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. The Carrboro list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Carrboro
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Carrboro. Other nearby bases include Durham (13), Cary (6), and Raleigh (6). Distances run up to about 26 miles. No company within 90 miles of Carrboro 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: AMC Appliance Repair- Durham, North Carolina, around 5.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carrboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 58 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.6, 6.4, 8.6 |
First up for Carrboro: AMC Appliance Repair- Durham, North Carolina (5.6 miles away, based in Durham, 5.0 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cary (20.2 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Durham Appliance Thrift and Repair LLC (8.6 miles away, based in Durham, 4.9 stars from 173 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 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, dual ice makers, in-door ice maker, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
The freestanding ice makers need 30 to 120 psi of water pressure, a room above 45°F, and production drops in rooms over 90°F. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
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 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
- 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
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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Compressor hums but will not start
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Carrboro and freezer repair in Carrboro.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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?
- 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)
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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Carrboro, NC
Most ice maker calls in Carrboro 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Carrboro
- 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?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Carrboro, NC
Do you work for Whirlpool?
Which Carrboro technicians work on Whirlpool?
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Carrboro
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Carrboro
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.