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.
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 Great Neck
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Great Neck. 4 of them are based in Great Neck itself, and the rest are spread across Flushing (7), Bronx (4), and Bayside (3). Repair Porter - Great Neck is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Great Neck. None of the repair companies near Great Neck name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 28 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 27 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.2, 1.2 |
The leading options for Great Neck are Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Queens Village, 4.4 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Bronx, 4.3 stars from 220 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in New Hyde Park, 4.6 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Murray Hill (4.9 miles away, based in Flushing, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), 4-door refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- 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
- Freezer not freezing. Check that nothing is pressed against the vents at the back of the freezer and look for ice buildup blocking them. Source: Whirlpool - 7 Freezer Problems & How to Help Fix Them
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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Great Neck and freezer repair in Great Neck.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- 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.
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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Great Neck, NY
Most ice maker calls in Great Neck 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.
Questions to Ask a Great Neck Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Great Neck, NY
How do I find a technician who knows Whirlpool ice makers?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
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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.