Whirlpool owners in Ridley Park usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Ridley Park list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Ridley Park PA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ridley Park. 1 list an address in Ridley Park, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (10), Media (4), and Glenolden (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. None of the repair companies near Ridley Park name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Valley View Appliance Repair Mechanics, about 0.2 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ridley Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.9, 1.7 |
The leading options for Ridley Park are Nbili Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in Chester, 4.4 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Media, 4.1 stars from 484 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brands Appliance Service (7.8 miles away, based in Havertown, 4.7 stars from 34 reviews).
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. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Whirlpool Ice Maker Repairs Different
Defrost water leaves through a defrost drain at the bottom back of the freezer, which can clog and let water puddle and leak past the bottom door seal. Source: Whirlpool - Why Is My Refrigerator Leaking Water?
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
- 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
Before You Call: The Whirlpool Reset
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
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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What Gets Fixed on a Ridley Park Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Ridley Park and freezer repair in Ridley Park.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- Defrost a chest freezer when frost reaches about 1/4 inch and at least once a year, removing the drain cap first and using a plastic scraper. 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.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Ridley Park Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Ridley 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 Ridley Park
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ridley Park, PA
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Ridley Park
Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a Ridley Park technician bring the right parts.