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 Cottonwood Heights 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.
Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Cottonwood Heights UT
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cottonwood Heights. Other nearby bases include Sandy (14), Midvale (6), and Salt Lake City (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Major Appliance Repair Salt Lake City Co is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Cottonwood Heights. No company within 90 miles of Cottonwood Heights mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.6, 1.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
Closest matches for Cottonwood Heights: Appliance Service By Paul (5.0 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (6.9 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusty Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Sandy, 4.9 stars from 313 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Famous Appliance Service (5.0 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.6 stars from 805 reviews).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Some models have ice makers that store ice in the door rather than in the freezer. Source: Whirlpool - Compare Appliances (WRF767SDHZ vs WRX986SIHZ)
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
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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)
- 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
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 |
Signs Your Whirlpool Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Cottonwood Heights and freezer repair in Cottonwood Heights.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- 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
- 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)
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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Cottonwood Heights, UT
Most ice maker calls in Cottonwood Heights 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.
Utah has no contractor classification for appliance repair, but under the Construction Trades Licensing Act anyone who installs, repairs or replaces a residential or commercial gas appliance must hold natural gas technician certification, even on jobs otherwise too small to need a contractor license. Source: Utah Legislature H.B. 49 (2004), Natural Gas Technician Certification, amending Utah Code 58-55-305 and 58-55-308
In Utah, you can check a license with the Utah Licensee Lookup and Verification (Verify a License) or report a problem to the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Cottonwood Heights Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Cottonwood Heights, UT
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
How do I reset my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows Whirlpool ice makers?
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Cottonwood Heights
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Cottonwood Heights technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.