Whirlpool owners in McLean 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.
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 McLean
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of McLean. 4 of them are based in McLean itself, and the rest are spread across Falls Church (10), Bethesda (10), and Vienna (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. None of the repair companies near McLean name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Ace McLean Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from McLean. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from McLean. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.5, 2.2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
First up for McLean: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (5.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Heating and Air Conditioning (5.8 miles away, based in Falls Church, 4.1 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
Some models have ice makers that store ice in the door rather than in the freezer. Source: Whirlpool - Compare Appliances (WRF767SDHZ vs WRX986SIHZ)
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
The Whirlpool Ice Maker Test
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
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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in McLean
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in McLean and freezer repair in McLean.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for McLean
Most ice maker calls in McLean 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.
Before You Book in McLean
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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: McLean, VA
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Which McLean technicians work on Whirlpool?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in McLean, VA
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near McLean
Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a McLean technician bring the right parts.