Whirlpool owners in Wake Forest usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Wake Forest list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Wake Forest
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wake Forest. 3 list an address in Wake Forest, and the rest are spread across Raleigh (20), Cary (4), and Wendell (3). Batteries Plus Phone Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Wake Forest. No company within 90 miles of Wake Forest mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wake Forest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.4, 2.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Wake Forest: Mr. Appliance of Cary (20.3 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Source Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 135 reviews); PRN Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Raleigh, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Some models have ice makers that store ice in the door rather than in the freezer. Source: Whirlpool - Compare Appliances (WRF767SDHZ vs WRX986SIHZ)
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- 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
Before You Call: The Whirlpool Reset
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
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Wake Forest and freezer repair in Wake Forest.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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.
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Wake Forest Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Wake Forest 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.
Questions to Ask a Wake Forest Repair Technician
- 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 give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Wake Forest, NC
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
Do you work for Whirlpool?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Wake Forest
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Wake Forest
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.