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 Waterford, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Waterford WI
Within 30 miles of Waterford there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Milwaukee (6), Wauwatosa (5), and Kenosha (4). No company within 30 miles of Waterford names Whirlpool in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee, about 9.5 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.5, 13.8, 14.7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
At the top of the Waterford list: Whirlpool Appliance Repair (58.5 miles away, based in Chicago, 1.4 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (9.5 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in Greendale, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Country Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Pewaukee, 4.6 stars from 155 reviews).
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
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
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Freezer not freezing. Check that nothing is pressed against the vents at the back of the freezer and look for ice buildup blocking them. Source: Whirlpool - 7 Freezer Problems & How to Help Fix Them
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
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
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Waterford
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Waterford and freezer repair in Waterford.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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.
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:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 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: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Waterford Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Waterford 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.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Waterford Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Waterford, WI
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Waterford technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.