Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs in Glenmont involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. 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 Glenmont
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Glenmont. Other nearby bases include Silver Spring (13), Rockville (9), and Bethesda (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC, about 1.0 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Glenmont mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Glenmont. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.9, 2.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
First up for Glenmont: Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (5.8 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include chest freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
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)
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
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
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Glenmont and freezer repair in Glenmont.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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.
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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Whirlpool Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Glenmont
Most ice maker calls in Glenmont 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Glenmont
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Glenmont, MD
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Which Glenmont technicians work on Whirlpool?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Glenmont, MD
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Glenmont technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.