Whirlpool owners in Fostoria usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Fostoria list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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, Fostoria OH
40 repair companies serve Fostoria from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Fostoria itself, and other nearby bases include Toledo (8), Lima (4), and Fremont (2). The farthest listed company is about 53 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.5 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Fostoria mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Fostoria is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 30 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 16.2, 20.1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 50 |
At the top of the Fostoria list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fremont and Sandusky, OH (20.1 miles away, based in Fremont, 4.8 stars from 347 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (34.0 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (34.0 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 4,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, and in-door ice maker. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells chest freezer, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), 4-door 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
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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
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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Fostoria and freezer repair in Fostoria.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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?
- 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)
Brand guides: Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes.
What Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Fostoria
Most ice maker calls in Fostoria 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Fostoria
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fostoria, OH
Which Fostoria technicians work on Whirlpool?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Fostoria
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fostoria
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fostoria technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.