Whirlpool owners in Tellico Village 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 Tellico Village
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Tellico Village. The rest are spread across Knoxville (15), Lenoir City (3), and Maryville (3). No company within 30 miles of Tellico Village names Whirlpool in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. A-Fair Appliance Center LLC is the nearest, roughly 5.2 miles from Tellico Village. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.2, 9.8, 11.0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 30 |
At the top of the Tellico Village list: Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (18.8 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); Real Time Appliance Repairs llc (18.6 miles away, based in Maryville, 4.5 stars from 301 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eleet Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Whirlpool Corporation (50.7 miles away, based in Cleveland, 2.7 stars from 12 reviews).
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
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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)
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
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
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Tellico Village
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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)
- 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.
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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Tellico Village
Most ice maker calls in Tellico Village 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Before You Book in Tellico Village
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Tellico Village, TN
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Tellico Village technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.