If your Whirlpool ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. The Omaha 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 Omaha
27 repair companies serve Omaha from within 30 miles. 12 list an address in Omaha, and the rest are spread across Council Bluffs (4), Fremont (4), and Bellevue (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Nearest on the list: Myers Electric, around 1.4 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Omaha mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 2.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
The leading options for Omaha are Mr. Appliance of West Omaha (9.4 miles away, based in Elkhorn, 4.8 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ASAP Home Pros (3.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 348 reviews); ServiceOne Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical (3.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 5,472 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells in-door ice maker, dual ice makers, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells side-by-side refrigerator, convertible chest freezer, chest freezer, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
What Makes Whirlpool Ice Maker Repairs Different
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)
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
- 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
Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Omaha and freezer repair in Omaha.
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
- 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)
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Omaha
Most ice maker calls in Omaha 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.
Nebraska does not license appliance repair technicians at the state level; contractors working on other people's property register with the Department of Labor, and trade licenses such as plumbing are handled by cities and villages. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor: Who Needs to Register
In Nebraska, you can check a license with the Nebraska Department of Labor contractor registration (Search Registered Contractors and Subcontractors) or report a problem to the Nebraska Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Omaha
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Omaha, NE
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Omaha
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Omaha technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.