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 Canton list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Canton OH
Our data shows 21 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Canton. 5 list an address in Canton, and other nearby bases include Akron (4), Massillon (2), and Cuyahoga Falls (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. None of the repair companies near Canton name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: P & E Appliance and service LLC, around 0.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 20 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.8, 2.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 21 |
The leading options for Canton are Mr. Appliance of Akron (24.7 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (24.7 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Appliance Company (8.2 miles away, based in Massillon, 4.7 stars from 402 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 116 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, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include upright freezer, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), side-by-side refrigerator, and convertible chest freezer.
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
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)
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- Freestanding ice maker making thin or cloudy ice. Check water pressure and the filter, make sure the drain cap is tight on the water pan and run the cleaning cycle. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
- Ice dispenser not working. First confirm whether the ice maker is producing ice at all, and if ice is made but not dropping, unplug the refrigerator for about a minute to reset it. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - Refrigerator
Before You Call: The Whirlpool Reset
If the ice maker has a reset button, press and hold it for a few seconds; if not, unplug the refrigerator for 1 minute and plug it back in. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
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 |
Signs Your Whirlpool Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Canton and freezer repair in Canton.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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)
- 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.
What Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Whirlpool Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Canton
Most ice maker calls in Canton 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Canton Repair Technician
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Canton, OH
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you work for Whirlpool?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Which Canton technicians work on Whirlpool?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Canton
More Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Pages Nearby
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Canton technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.