Whirlpool owners in Picayune usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Picayune list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Picayune
20 repair companies serve Picayune from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Picayune itself, and other nearby bases include Slidell (7), Mandeville (3), and Bay St Louis (2). None of the repair companies near Picayune name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 4.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
The leading options for Picayune are Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1st Call Appliance Tech (25.1 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.8 stars from 50 reviews); Picayune Appliance Busters (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews); Cox Appliance Repair LLC (22.3 miles away, based in Bay St Louis, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include convertible chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, 4-door refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
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)
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?
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- 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
- Freezer not freezing. Check that nothing is pressed against the vents at the back of the freezer and look for ice buildup blocking them. Source: Whirlpool - 7 Freezer Problems & How to Help Fix Them
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
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 maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Picayune and freezer repair in Picayune.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Leave at least 2.75 inches of clearance on both sides and the back of a chest freezer, and never cover it with blankets or cloths. 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.
What Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- 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.
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Picayune Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Picayune 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.
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
In Mississippi, you can check a license with the MSBOC Check A License or report a problem to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Picayune
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Picayune, MS
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Picayune
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Picayune
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Picayune technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.