Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs in Lexington involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Lexington, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Lexington KY
23 repair companies serve Lexington from within 30 miles. 9 list an address in Lexington, and the rest are spread across Frankfort (4), Winchester (3), and Richmond (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 1 of them mentions Whirlpool in their listing or website. The closest is Appliance Repair Tech Lexington, about 2.1 miles away. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lexington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
The leading options for Lexington are Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (4.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (12.8 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews); EJ's Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, 4.3 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, dual ice makers, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), convertible chest freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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?
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Small or hollow cubes / low ice production. Low water pressure, a kinked line or a clogged or poorly seated filter can all cut flow to the ice maker, and a new install can take about three days to reach full output. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Low Ice Production - Side by Side Refrigerator
- Freestanding ice maker making thin or cloudy ice. Check water pressure and the filter, make sure the drain cap is tight on the water pan and run the cleaning cycle. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
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
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 |
Signs Your Whirlpool Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Lexington Freezer Call
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Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- Keep the freezer between 0°F and 5°F for ice production, and replace the water filter about every six months or when the indicator lights. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
What Lexington Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Lexington 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.
Kentucky has no license category for appliance repair as such; the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses trades such as HVAC (whose scope covers installing and repairing heating, burner and cooling systems), plumbing and electrical. Source: KRS 198B.650 Definitions (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission)
In Kentucky, you can check a license with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction License Search and Verification or report a problem to the Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Lexington
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lexington, KY
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Lexington
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Lexington
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Lexington technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.