Whirlpool owners in Franklin Park usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Franklin Park 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.
Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Franklin Park
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Franklin Park. Other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (15), Coraopolis (3), and Cranberry Twp (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. No company within 90 miles of Franklin Park mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. A Pittsburgh Svc Ctr is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from Franklin Park. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 3.6, 5.0 |
First up for Franklin Park: Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.6 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G&D Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Avalon, 4.8 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerFix Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AIS Commercial Parts & Service (11.0 miles away, based in Coraopolis, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice maker leaking. Confirm the water filter is installed correctly and look for a loose water connection at the back of the unit or the hinge area. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Leaking from the Ice Maker - Bottom Freezer 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
The Whirlpool Ice Maker Test
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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Franklin Park
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Franklin Park and freezer repair in Franklin Park.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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)
- 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
Brand guides: Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Franklin Park Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Franklin Park 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Before You Book in Franklin Park
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Franklin Park, PA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Franklin Park technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.