If your Whirlpool ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Myrtle Beach, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Whirlpool. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Whirlpool directly.
Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Myrtle Beach SC
36 repair companies serve Myrtle Beach from within 30 miles. 17 list an address in Myrtle Beach, and other nearby bases include North Myrtle Beach (5), Conway (4), and Little River (3). Distances run up to about 26 miles. The closest is PRO APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE REPAIR, about 0.6 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Myrtle Beach mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Myrtle Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.9, 1.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 36 |
The leading options for Myrtle Beach are SC Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Defiance (13.7 miles away, based in North Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 143 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 838 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Medic of Myrtle Beach, LLC (1.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 768 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, dual ice makers, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells side-by-side refrigerator, convertible chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, and 4-door refrigerator.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
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
The freestanding ice makers need 30 to 120 psi of water pressure, a room above 45°F, and production drops in rooms over 90°F. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- Frost buildup in freezer. Defrost the freezer, and on chest models do it whenever frost reaches about 1/4 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Chest Freezer Owner's Manual (W11531549C)
- 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
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 |
Signs Your Whirlpool Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Myrtle Beach
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Myrtle Beach and freezer repair in Myrtle Beach.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- 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.
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:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Myrtle Beach
Most ice maker calls in Myrtle Beach 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.
Before You Book in Myrtle Beach
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Myrtle Beach, SC
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
How do I find a technician who knows Whirlpool ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Myrtle Beach
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Myrtle Beach
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.