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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Whirlpool and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Galliano
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Galliano. The rest are spread across Metairie (6), New Orleans (5), and Houma (4). Distances run up to about 39 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.3 miles away. None of the repair companies near Galliano name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 35 rated companies in range average 3.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Galliano is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Galliano. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 19.7, 26.7 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 55 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
Closest matches for Galliano: Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Cut Off, 4.7 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Pro Appliance Repair (37.2 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Solar Refrigeration & Appliance Service Inc (37.7 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 2,248 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.8 miles away, based in Houma, 4.4 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells in-door ice maker, dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
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
Whirlpool's standalone ice makers circulate water over a freezing plate, release the ice sheet onto a cutter grid, drain the mineral-laden water each cycle, and store cubes in an unrefrigerated bin where some melting is normal. Source: Whirlpool - How Your Ice Maker Works (ice maker use and care guide W11256912)
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice maker leaking. Confirm the water filter is installed correctly and look for a loose water connection at the back of the unit or the hinge area. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Leaking from the Ice Maker - Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
- 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
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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Galliano Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Galliano and freezer repair in Galliano.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- 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?
- 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)
Brand guides: Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes.
Whirlpool Repair Cost Ranges
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Galliano
Most ice maker calls in Galliano 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Galliano
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Galliano, LA
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Galliano, LA
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Galliano
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Galliano technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.