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. Below are independent repair companies serving University of Virginia, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 University of Virginia
Within 30 miles of University of Virginia there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Charlottesville (4), Fishersville (3), and Gordonsville (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Nearest on the list: Christopher Hayes Appliance Specialists, around 2.1 miles out. No company within 90 miles of University of Virginia mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 11 businesses.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.8, 3.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
At the top of the University of Virginia list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VA Commercial Repair Solutions (25.5 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Repair of Louisa LLC (27.6 miles away, based in Louisa, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, dual ice makers, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, convertible chest freezer, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and upright freezer.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
The freestanding ice makers need 30 to 120 psi of water pressure, a room above 45°F, and production drops in rooms over 90°F. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
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
- 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
- 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
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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in University of Virginia
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in University of Virginia and freezer repair in University of Virginia.
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What University of Virginia Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: University of Virginia, VA
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Which University of Virginia technicians work on Whirlpool?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
Other Refrigeration Repair in University of Virginia
More Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Pages Nearby
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a University of Virginia technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.