A Whirlpool ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. The Florence 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 Florence
Within 60 miles of Florence there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Florence itself, and other nearby bases include Myrtle Beach (10), Sumter (5), and Conway (4). Distances run up to about 60 miles. 1 of them mentions Whirlpool in their listing or website. Ryan's Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Florence. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Florence is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 40 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 1 |
The leading options for Florence are Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SC Appliance Repair (58.7 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Appliance Repair (37.0 miles away, based in Cheraw, 5.0 stars from 11 reviews); Bob's Appliance Sales & Services (37.8 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.4 stars from 41 reviews).
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
Whirlpool's standalone ice makers circulate water over a freezing plate, release the ice sheet onto a cutter grid, drain the mineral-laden water each cycle, and store cubes in an unrefrigerated bin where some melting is normal. Source: Whirlpool - How Your Ice Maker Works (ice maker use and care guide W11256912)
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 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
- Freezer not freezing. Check that nothing is pressed against the vents at the back of the freezer and look for ice buildup blocking them. Source: Whirlpool - 7 Freezer Problems & How to Help Fix Them
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
Reading a Whirlpool Error Code
| 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
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Florence and freezer repair in Florence.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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?
- 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
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Florence Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Florence 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Hiring a Repair Company in Florence
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Florence, SC
Do you work for Whirlpool?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Which Florence technicians work on Whirlpool?
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Florence technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.