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.
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Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Cape Girardeau
Within 60 miles of Cape Girardeau there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Cape Girardeau itself, and the rest are spread across Paducah (7), Marion (2), and Jackson (1). 1 of them mentions Whirlpool in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Cape Girardeau is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 24 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 9.7, 20.7 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 1 |
Closest matches for Cape Girardeau: Sears Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Riley'sl,. (20.7 miles away, based in Anna, 4.4 stars from 16 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.0 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Help Center (48.7 miles away, based in Paducah, 4.4 stars from 65 reviews).
Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, in-door ice maker, dual ice makers, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- 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
- 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
The Whirlpool Ice Maker Test
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
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Cape Girardeau
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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)
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Cape Girardeau, MO
Most ice maker calls in Cape Girardeau 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 Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Cape Girardeau
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Cape Girardeau, MO
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Cape Girardeau, MO
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Cape Girardeau
Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a Cape Girardeau technician bring the right parts.