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 Virginia Beach, 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.
Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Virginia Beach
We found 39 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Virginia Beach. 15 list an address in Virginia Beach, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (8), Chesapeake (7), and Portsmouth (5). Distances run up to about 29 miles. No company within 90 miles of Virginia Beach mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Pungo Appliance Repair LLC, about 3.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 39 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 5.0, 6.5 |
At the top of the Virginia Beach list: East Coast Appliance Builder Direct (7.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (26.2 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 200 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (8.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
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)
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- 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
- Frost buildup in freezer. Defrost the freezer, and on chest models do it whenever frost reaches about 1/4 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Chest Freezer Owner's Manual (W11531549C)
Before You Call: The Whirlpool Reset
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
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 |
Signs Your Whirlpool Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Virginia Beach and freezer repair in Virginia Beach.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- 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
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- 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?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Whirlpool Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Virginia Beach
Most ice maker calls in Virginia Beach 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Virginia Beach
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Virginia Beach, VA
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Virginia Beach technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.