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 Bogalusa, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Bogalusa LA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Bogalusa. 1 list an address in Bogalusa, and other nearby bases include Slidell (7), McComb (4), and Picayune (3). Distances run up to about 55 miles. No company within 90 miles of Bogalusa mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Mathews Appliance Services. is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Bogalusa. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 businesses. Bogalusa is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 23 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 21.3, 21.4 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
Closest matches for Bogalusa: Sears Appliance Repair (21.4 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1st Call Appliance Tech (30.8 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.8 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (41.0 miles away, based in Hammond, 4.4 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.8 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.3 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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)
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
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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Bogalusa
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Bogalusa and freezer repair in Bogalusa.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
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:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Bogalusa, LA
Most ice maker calls in Bogalusa 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Bogalusa Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Bogalusa, LA
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Do you work for Whirlpool?
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.