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 Hickory 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.
Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Hickory
19 repair companies serve Hickory from within 30 miles. 5 of them are based in Hickory itself, and the rest are spread across Mooresville (4), Newton (2), and Morganton (2). No company within 90 miles of Hickory 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: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.8 miles out. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 19 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 3.1, 3.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
First up for Hickory: LKN Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Denver, 5.0 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Appliance Repair Hickory (3.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.1 miles away, based in Statesville, 4.4 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells dual ice makers, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, in-door ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), 4-door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Whirlpool Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 dispenser not working. First confirm whether the ice maker is producing ice at all, and if ice is made but not dropping, unplug the refrigerator for about a minute to reset it. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - 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
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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Hickory and freezer repair in Hickory.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Keep the freezer between 0°F and 5°F for ice production, and replace the water filter about every six months or when the indicator lights. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
- 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.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hickory, NC
Most ice maker calls in Hickory 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.
Before You Book in Hickory
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- 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: Hickory, NC
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hickory
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hickory technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.