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 Ballston Spa 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.
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Ballston Spa
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ballston Spa. 1 of them are based in Ballston Spa itself, and other nearby bases include Schenectady (12), Clifton Park (3), and Latham (3). No company within 90 miles of Ballston Spa mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park is the nearest, roughly 3.8 miles from Ballston Spa. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 22 businesses.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 6.2, 6.3 |
At the top of the Ballston Spa list: Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (3.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Schenectady, 4.5 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Earl B. Feiden Appliance (18.6 miles away, based in Latham, 4.9 stars from 2,284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Greenwich, 4.4 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells in-door ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and dual ice makers. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, convertible chest freezer, and chest freezer.
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Defrost water leaves through a defrost drain at the bottom back of the freezer, which can clog and let water puddle and leak past the bottom door seal. Source: Whirlpool - Why Is My Refrigerator Leaking Water?
The freestanding ice makers need 30 to 120 psi of water pressure, a room above 45°F, and production drops in rooms over 90°F. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Small or hollow cubes / low ice production. Low water pressure, a kinked line or a clogged or poorly seated filter can all cut flow to the ice maker, and a new install can take about three days to reach full output. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Low Ice Production - Side by Side Refrigerator
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 |
Signs Your Whirlpool Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Ballston Spa
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Ballston Spa and freezer repair in Ballston Spa.
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
- 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
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
What to Have Ready for a Whirlpool Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Ballston Spa
Most ice maker calls in Ballston Spa 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 York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Before You Book in Ballston Spa
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ballston Spa, NY
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a Ballston Spa technician bring the right parts.