Whirlpool owners in Woodlawn 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.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Whirlpool. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Whirlpool ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Woodlawn VA
40 repair companies serve Woodlawn from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (22), Springfield (10), and Lorton (4). No company within 90 miles of Woodlawn mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: A A Appliances Repair Services Inc, around 0.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 2.5, 2.9 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
At the top of the Woodlawn list: Appliance Care (2.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair Inc (5.9 miles away, based in Lorton, 4.9 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (4.2 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
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?
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Ice clumping in the bin. Break up clumps with a plastic utensil, check that nothing blocks the freezer door gasket, clean the bin and confirm the freezer is set near 0°. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Clumping in Ice Bin - 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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Compressor hums but will not start
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Woodlawn
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Woodlawn and freezer repair in Woodlawn.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- 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)
- 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
Brand guides: Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Woodlawn Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Woodlawn, VA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
How do I find a technician who knows Whirlpool ice makers?
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Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a Woodlawn technician bring the right parts.