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. Below are independent repair companies serving Louisville, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Louisville
Within 30 miles of Louisville there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Canton (5), Akron (4), and Massillon (2). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. None of the repair companies near Louisville name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is P & E Appliance and service LLC, about 6.0 miles away. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.0, 6.4, 8.0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 22 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
At the top of the Louisville list: Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (22.2 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Akron (25.6 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Home Appliance Company (13.8 miles away, based in Massillon, 4.7 stars from 402 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Canton, 4.4 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, dual ice makers, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Whirlpool Ice Maker Repairs Different
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)
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Frost buildup in freezer. Defrost the freezer, and on chest models do it whenever frost reaches about 1/4 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Chest Freezer Owner's Manual (W11531549C)
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 |
Signs Your Whirlpool Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Louisville and freezer repair in Louisville.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- 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)
- 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
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Louisville
Most ice maker calls in Louisville 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 Louisville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Louisville, OH
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
Do you work for Whirlpool?
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Louisville
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Louisville
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Louisville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.