Whirlpool owners in El Dorado Hills usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving El Dorado Hills, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, El Dorado Hills CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of El Dorado Hills. 5 of them are based in El Dorado Hills itself, and other nearby bases include Folsom (15), Fair Oaks (5), and Orangevale (4). None of the repair companies near El Dorado Hills name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is El Dorado Hills Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from El Dorado Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.8, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
The leading options for El Dorado Hills are Lake Appliance Repair Fair Oaks (11.4 miles away, based in Fair Oaks, 4.6 stars from 1,509 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance (4.2 miles away, based in Folsom, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Maximum Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Folsom, 5.0 stars from 282 reviews); Smart Tech Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Cameron Park, 4.8 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
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?
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- 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
- 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)
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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in El Dorado Hills and freezer repair in El Dorado Hills.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- 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?
- 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.
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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around El Dorado Hills
Most ice maker calls in El Dorado Hills 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Before You Book in El Dorado Hills
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: El Dorado Hills, CA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
Other Refrigeration Repair in El Dorado Hills
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near El Dorado Hills
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a El Dorado Hills technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.