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.
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Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Springfield
26 repair companies serve Springfield from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Springfield itself, and other nearby bases include Dayton (16), Beavercreek (3), and Xenia (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Carmichael Appliances is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Springfield. No company within 90 miles of Springfield mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 26 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 3.3, 17.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
The leading options for Springfield are Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Beavercreek, 4.0 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scotty Express Appliance Repair (20.0 miles away, based in Tipp City, 3.8 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Piqua, 4.1 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
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. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells top-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), upright freezer, and chest freezer.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
Some models have ice makers that store ice in the door rather than in the freezer. Source: Whirlpool - Compare Appliances (WRF767SDHZ vs WRX986SIHZ)
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Springfield Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Springfield and freezer repair in Springfield.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Whirlpool Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Springfield
Most ice maker calls in Springfield 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 Springfield
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Springfield, OH
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Springfield, OH
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Springfield
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Springfield technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.