Whirlpool owners in St. Marys usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near St. Marys
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of St. Marys. Other nearby bases include DuBois (2), Bradford (2), and Warren (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. No company within 90 miles of St. Marys mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Atlas Appliance Repair, LLC, about 10.5 miles away. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. St. Marys is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Marys. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 18 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.5, 25.3, 26.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
The leading options for St. Marys are Sears Appliance Repair (34.3 miles away, based in Bradford, 4.9 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atlas Appliance Repair, LLC (10.5 miles away, based in Ridgway, 4.9 stars from 67 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.3 miles away, based in DuBois, 4.3 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Jamestown-Warren (55.5 miles away, based in Jamestown, 4.7 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Some models have ice makers that store ice in the door rather than in the freezer. Source: Whirlpool - Compare Appliances (WRF767SDHZ vs WRX986SIHZ)
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?
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in St. Marys
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in St. Marys and freezer repair in St. Marys.
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)
- 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)
Brand guides: Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes.
What Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for St. Marys
Most ice maker calls in St. Marys 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.
Questions to Ask a St. Marys Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: St. Marys, PA
Do you work for Whirlpool?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
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