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.
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Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Atlantic City
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Atlantic City. 1 of them are based in Atlantic City itself, and other nearby bases include Pleasantville (3), Galloway (3), and Somers Point (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Robert Vicario Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Atlantic City. No company within 90 miles of Atlantic City mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.9, 3.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
At the top of the Atlantic City list: C and R Appliance Of Galloway Inc (7.6 miles away, based in Galloway, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Atlantic and Cape May (22.9 miles away, based in Cape May Court House, 4.7 stars from 479 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apex Appliance Repair and Air Duct Cleaning (29.9 miles away, based in Barnegat, 4.6 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Mays Landing, 4.2 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include upright freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and convertible chest freezer.
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)
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice maker not making ice. Check that the water line is connected, the valve is fully open and the line is not kinked, confirm the freezer is at 0 to 5°F, then reset the ice maker. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
- 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)
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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Atlantic City and freezer repair in Atlantic City.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
- 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
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
What Atlantic City Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Atlantic City 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.
Before You Book in Atlantic City
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Atlantic City, NJ
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Atlantic City, NJ
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Atlantic City
Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a Atlantic City technician bring the right parts.