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. Below are independent repair companies serving Batavia, 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.
Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Batavia
19 repair companies serve Batavia from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Batavia itself, and other nearby bases include Rochester (7), Williamsville (3), and Depew (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.6 miles away. 1 lists Whirlpool specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 18 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Batavia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 25.3, 25.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
Closest matches for Batavia: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.3 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.6 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Orville's Home Appliances (27.3 miles away, based in Depew, 4.3 stars from 336 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Orville's Home Appliances (28.6 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.2 stars from 378 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
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
- 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
- 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
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
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Batavia
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Batavia and freezer repair in Batavia.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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)
- 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.
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:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Batavia
Most ice maker calls in Batavia 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 Batavia
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Batavia, NY
How do I reset my ice maker?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Batavia
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Batavia technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.