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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Whirlpool and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Columbiana OH
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Columbiana. Other nearby bases include Youngstown (6), New Castle (2), and Beaver Falls (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. None of the repair companies near Columbiana 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: AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc., around 7.3 miles out. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Columbiana. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.3, 9.6, 10.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
At the top of the Columbiana list: Mr. Appliance of Youngstown (9.6 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.3 miles away, based in Hermitage, 4.7 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Niles, 4.7 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, in-door ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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)
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
- 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 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
Testing or Resetting a Whirlpool Ice Maker
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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Columbiana
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Columbiana and freezer repair in Columbiana.
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?
- 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
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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Columbiana, OH
Most ice maker calls in Columbiana 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Columbiana
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Columbiana, OH
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
Do you work for Whirlpool?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Columbiana, OH
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Columbiana
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Columbiana technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.