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. The Rapid Valley list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Rapid Valley
Within 60 miles of Rapid Valley there are 8 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Rapid City (5), Spearfish (2), and Hot Springs (1). The farthest listed company is about 47 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Rapid Valley mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: K&D Appliance Service, around 2.8 miles out. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Rapid Valley 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 3.8, 3.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 8 |
First up for Rapid Valley: Appliance Repair Services (4.2 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.9 stars from 279 reviews); K&D Appliance Service (2.8 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.8 stars from 1,304 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Rapid City, lists Saturday hours); Appliances & Electronics Repair Lab (7.0 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
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'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)
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- 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 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
Testing or Resetting a Whirlpool Ice Maker
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
What Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Rapid Valley and freezer repair in Rapid Valley.
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)
- 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.
Whirlpool Repair Cost Ranges
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Rapid Valley, SD
Most ice maker calls in Rapid Valley 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.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission issues Appliance Contractor and Appliance Installer licenses as plumbing specialty licenses; official pages reviewed did not spell out which appliance work they cover or whether repair alone requires one. Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing
In South Dakota, you can check a license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission lists of licensees (specialty licensees, including appliance) or report a problem to the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Rapid Valley Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Rapid Valley, SD
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
How do I find a technician who knows Whirlpool ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Rapid Valley
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Rapid Valley
Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a Rapid Valley technician bring the right parts.