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. Below are independent repair companies serving North Augusta, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near North Augusta
27 repair companies serve North Augusta from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in North Augusta itself, and other nearby bases include Augusta (15), Aiken (4), and Clearwater (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Certified Appliance Repair, LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from North Augusta. No company within 90 miles of North Augusta mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Augusta. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.8, 3.3 |
The leading options for North Augusta are Beech Island Appliance Service Co. (7.3 miles away, based in Beech Island, 4.9 stars from 159 reviews); Mr. Appliance of West Augusta (4.6 miles away, based in Augusta, 4.1 stars from 735 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Augusta, 4.5 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Aiken, 4.4 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, dual ice makers, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker. Freezer styles include convertible chest freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and 4-door refrigerator.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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)
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What Gets Fixed on a North Augusta Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in North Augusta and freezer repair in North Augusta.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Keep the freezer between 0°F and 5°F for ice production, and replace the water filter about every six months or when the indicator lights. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
- 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.
Whirlpool Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What North Augusta Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in North Augusta 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.
Questions to Ask a North Augusta Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: North Augusta, SC
How do I reset my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in North Augusta
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a North Augusta technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.