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 Countryside 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.
Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Countryside
Within 30 miles of Countryside there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Ashburn (8), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). Distances run up to about 11 miles. None of the repair companies near Countryside name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Swift Sterling Appliance Repair, around 1.3 miles out. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 53 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.5, 1.7 |
Closest matches for Countryside: Sterling Appliance (3.4 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (10.6 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells chest freezer, upright freezer, 4-door refrigerator, and convertible chest freezer.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
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
- 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
- Freestanding ice maker making thin or cloudy ice. Check water pressure and the filter, make sure the drain cap is tight on the water pan and run the cleaning cycle. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Countryside and freezer repair in Countryside.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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)
- 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.
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:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Countryside
Most ice maker calls in Countryside 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Countryside Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Countryside, VA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Countryside technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.