Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs in Starkville involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Starkville, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Whirlpool. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Whirlpool ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Starkville
14 repair companies serve Starkville from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Columbus (5), Philadelphia (3), and Louisville (1). The farthest listed company is about 53 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Starkville mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Fromm's Appliance & Refrigeration Services, around 17.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 13 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Starkville is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Starkville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.2, 18.9, 21.7 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
At the top of the Starkville list: Sears Appliance Repair (18.9 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.2 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Simpson Maintenance, LLC (46.2 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.9 stars from 268 reviews); S.I. Service Group (52.9 miles away, based in Tupelo, 4.9 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, in-door ice maker, and dual ice makers. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells 4-door refrigerator, chest freezer, convertible chest freezer, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Whirlpool refrigerator ice makers come in several styles: some are switched on by lowering a wire shutoff arm, others by an on/off switch on the ice maker or the freezer door wall, and digital models through the control panel menu. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
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
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Starkville
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Starkville and freezer repair in Starkville.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- 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
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Starkville
Most ice maker calls in Starkville 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 Starkville
- 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 get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Starkville, MS
Which Starkville technicians work on Whirlpool?
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you work for Whirlpool?
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Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a Starkville technician bring the right parts.