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. Below are independent repair companies serving New Albany, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Whirlpool. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Whirlpool ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, New Albany IN
Our data shows 37 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of New Albany. 1 list an address in New Albany, and other nearby bases include Louisville (20), Clarksville (5), and Jeffersonville (3). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. No company within 90 miles of New Albany mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Honest and Fair Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from New Albany. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Albany. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.8, 3.1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 37 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
At the top of the New Albany list: Mr. Appliance of Louisville (14.2 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.8 stars from 988 reviews); Aable Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.5 stars from 260 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Precision Appliance & Air Conditioning Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.9 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A One Appliance Repair Service (3.6 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.2 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, in-door ice maker, dual ice makers, and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include chest freezer, 4-door refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
Some models have ice makers that store ice in the door rather than in the freezer. Source: Whirlpool - Compare Appliances (WRF767SDHZ vs WRX986SIHZ)
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?
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
- Frost buildup in freezer. Defrost the freezer, and on chest models do it whenever frost reaches about 1/4 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Chest Freezer Owner's Manual (W11531549C)
Testing or Resetting a Whirlpool Ice Maker
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
Reading a Whirlpool Error Code
| 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 |
Signs Your Whirlpool Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in New Albany and freezer repair in New Albany.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- Clean the ice bin with water and a soft cloth and dry it fully before putting it back, since ice particles left in a dirty bin cause clumping. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Clumping in Ice Bin - Refrigerator
- 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.
What Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Whirlpool Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
Around New Albany
Most ice maker calls in New Albany 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.
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in New Albany
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: New Albany, IN
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near New Albany
Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a New Albany technician bring the right parts.