If your Whirlpool ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. The Streator list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Streator IL
Within 60 miles of Streator there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Bloomington (11), Joliet (6), and Plainfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 47 miles out. The closest is Tri County Repair, about 15.3 miles away. None of the companies within 60 miles mention Whirlpool by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses. Streator is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 15.3, 15.3, 18.0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Streator: Whirlpool Appliance Repair (77.5 miles away, based in Chicago, 1.4 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.1 miles away, based in Plano, 4.6 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bloomington (45.5 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.7 stars from 733 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.6 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.6 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells in-door ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, dual ice makers, and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include convertible chest freezer, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), side-by-side refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
Defrost water leaves through a defrost drain at the bottom back of the freezer, which can clog and let water puddle and leak past the bottom door seal. Source: Whirlpool - Why Is My Refrigerator Leaking Water?
The freestanding ice makers need 30 to 120 psi of water pressure, a room above 45°F, and production drops in rooms over 90°F. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- Ice maker not making ice. Check that the water line is connected, the valve is fully open and the line is not kinked, confirm the freezer is at 0 to 5°F, then reset the ice maker. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
- Ice dispenser not working. First confirm whether the ice maker is producing ice at all, and if ice is made but not dropping, unplug the refrigerator for about a minute to reset it. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - Refrigerator
The Whirlpool Ice Maker Test
If the ice maker has a reset button, press and hold it for a few seconds; if not, unplug the refrigerator for 1 minute and plug it back in. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| PO | Power outage alert: power was lost and the freezer warmed to about 18°F or higher. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - PO Error Code - Refrigerator |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Streator
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Streator and freezer repair in Streator.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Defrost a chest freezer when frost reaches about 1/4 inch and at least once a year, removing the drain cap first and using a plastic scraper. Source: Whirlpool - Chest Freezer Owner's Manual (W11531549C)
- Run the cleaning cycle on a freestanding ice maker with one 16-ounce bottle of ice machine cleaner when the cleaning light comes on, at least every 9 months, or every 6 months with hard water. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Why the Freestanding Ice Maker Should be Cleaned?
Brand guides: Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Streator
Most ice maker calls in Streator come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Streator
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Streator, IL
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
Which Streator technicians work on Whirlpool?
Do you work for Whirlpool?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Streator
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Streator technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.