Whirlpool owners in Marion usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Marion, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Marion
We found 28 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Marion. The rest are spread across Johnson City (4), Princeton (3), and Bristol (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 1 lists Whirlpool specifically. Scott's Refrigeration Heating is the nearest, roughly 15.0 miles from Marion. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Marion is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 15.0, 23.9, 27.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 28 |
Closest matches for Marion: Scott's Refrigeration Heating (15.0 miles away, based in Glade Spring, 2.7 stars from 3 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Abingdon, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Burris Refrigeration & Appliances (34.0 miles away, based in Galax, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews); Stutler Appliance & Refrigeration./ (43.1 miles away, based in Princeton, 3.8 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Whirlpool Ice Maker Repairs Different
Some models have ice makers that store ice in the door rather than in the freezer. Source: Whirlpool - Compare Appliances (WRF767SDHZ vs WRX986SIHZ)
Defrost water leaves through a defrost drain at the bottom back of the freezer, which can clog and let water puddle and leak past the bottom door seal. Source: Whirlpool - Why Is My Refrigerator Leaking Water?
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
- 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
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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Marion Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Marion and freezer repair in Marion.
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)
- 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.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Marion
Most ice maker calls in Marion 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 Marion Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Marion, VA
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
Related Repair Pages for Marion
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Marion
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Marion technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.