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. The Eaton list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Eaton
Within 30 miles of Eaton there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Dayton (15), Miamisburg (2), and Greenville (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. None of the repair companies near Eaton name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Paul's Appliance Repair Service, about 14.4 miles away. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Eaton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 14.4, 19.9, 20.2 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
At the top of the Eaton list: Authorized Service (23.0 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,908 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Connersville, 4.2 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.4 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dynamic Dayton Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Dayton, 3.2 stars from 20 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)
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
- 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 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
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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Eaton and freezer repair in Eaton.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- 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 Eaton, OH
Most ice maker calls in Eaton 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.
Before You Book in Eaton
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Eaton, OH
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Which Eaton technicians work on Whirlpool?
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Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a Eaton technician bring the right parts.