A Whirlpool ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Whirlpool and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near West Hattiesburg
Within 60 miles of West Hattiesburg there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Hattiesburg (3), Picayune (3), and Columbia (2). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Appliance Service Central LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from West Hattiesburg. None of the repair companies near West Hattiesburg name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 11 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether West Hattiesburg is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 3.2, 3.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 13 |
Closest matches for West Hattiesburg: FixFast Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 3.7 stars from 22 reviews); Brackman Service Company (3.2 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 4.8 stars from 20 reviews); Appliance Service Central LLC (0.9 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 4.8 stars from 12 reviews); Sears Home Services (26.8 miles away, based in Columbia).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, in-door ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells 4-door refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and convertible chest freezer.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
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)
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- 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
- Ice clumping in the bin. Break up clumps with a plastic utensil, check that nothing blocks the freezer door gasket, clean the bin and confirm the freezer is set near 0°. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Clumping in Ice Bin - Refrigerator
What Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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 maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a West Hattiesburg Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in West Hattiesburg and freezer repair in West Hattiesburg.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
What West Hattiesburg Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in West Hattiesburg 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 West Hattiesburg
- 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?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: West Hattiesburg, MS
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
Which West Hattiesburg technicians work on Whirlpool?
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near West Hattiesburg
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.