A Whirlpool ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. The Newport News list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Newport News
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Newport News. 2 list an address in Newport News, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (8), Hampton (5), and Portsmouth (5). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. None of the repair companies near Newport News name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. News Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Newport News. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newport News. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 49 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 2.8, 4.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
First up for Newport News: Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (19.5 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Best Day Appliance (15.8 miles away, based in Williamsburg, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Specialist (12.1 miles away, based in Hampton, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells dual ice makers, in-door ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker. Freezer styles include chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
What Makes Whirlpool Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- Ice dispenser not working. First confirm whether the ice maker is producing ice at all, and if ice is made but not dropping, unplug the refrigerator for about a minute to reset it. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - 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
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
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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Newport News
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Newport News and freezer repair in Newport News.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Newport News
Most ice maker calls in Newport News 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 Newport News Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Newport News, VA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Related Repair Pages for Newport News
More Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Pages Nearby
Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a Newport News technician bring the right parts.