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. Below are independent repair companies serving Asbury Park, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Asbury Park
40 repair companies serve Asbury Park from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Brick Township (10), Point Pleasant (4), and Ocean Township (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. None of the repair companies near Asbury Park name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. CarePoint Repairs is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Asbury Park. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Asbury Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 31 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 28 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
At the top of the Asbury Park list: Anthony Mechanical HVAC & Appliance LLC (9.4 miles away, based in Brick Township, 5.0 stars from 114 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair West Long Branch (5.0 miles away, based in West Long Branch, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); West Grove Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Neptune City, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Ocean Township, 4.6 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells convertible chest freezer, upright freezer, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- Frost buildup in freezer. Defrost the freezer, and on chest models do it whenever frost reaches about 1/4 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Chest Freezer Owner's Manual (W11531549C)
- 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
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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Asbury Park Ice Maker Call
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Care Whirlpool Recommends
- 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.
Whirlpool Repair Cost Ranges
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Asbury Park
Most ice maker calls in Asbury Park 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Asbury Park
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Asbury Park, NJ
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
Which Asbury Park technicians work on Whirlpool?
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Asbury Park
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.