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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Dunn NC
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Dunn. 2 of them are based in Dunn itself, and the rest are spread across Fayetteville (13), Fuquay-Varina (4), and Smithfield (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions Whirlpool by name. Nearest on the list: Archie's Appliance, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dunn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 36 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 6.1 |
First up for Dunn: Sears Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Source Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Holly Springs, 4.7 stars from 239 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Fayetteville, 4.5 stars from 589 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Sanford (26.0 miles away, based in Broadway, 4.6 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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)
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Freestanding ice maker making thin or cloudy ice. Check water pressure and the filter, make sure the drain cap is tight on the water pan and run the cleaning cycle. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
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
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Dunn Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Dunn and freezer repair in Dunn.
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:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Whirlpool Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Dunn
Most ice maker calls in Dunn 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Dunn
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Dunn, NC
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
Which Dunn technicians work on Whirlpool?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Dunn technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.