Whirlpool owners in Waterville usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Waterville 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 Waterville
Within 30 miles of Waterville there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Toledo (8), Sylvania (2), and Swanton (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Ace Appliance Sales & Service, around 10.0 miles out. None of the repair companies near Waterville name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 16 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waterville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.0, 10.0, 11.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
The leading options for Waterville are Ace Appliance Sales & Service (10.0 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (10.0 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 4,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC (11.6 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.8 stars from 1,168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Perrysburg (11.4 miles away, based in Sylvania, 4.5 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells in-door ice maker, dual ice makers, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker.
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Whirlpool Ice Maker Repairs Different
Whirlpool refrigerator ice makers come in several styles: some are switched on by lowering a wire shutoff arm, others by an on/off switch on the ice maker or the freezer door wall, and digital models through the control panel menu. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
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 tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Waterville and freezer repair in Waterville.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- Clean the ice bin with water and a soft cloth and dry it fully before putting it back, since ice particles left in a dirty bin cause clumping. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Clumping in Ice Bin - Refrigerator
- 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.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Waterville
Most ice maker calls in Waterville 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 Waterville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Waterville, OH
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Waterville
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Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a Waterville technician bring the right parts.