Whirlpool owners in Redlands usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Redlands, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Redlands CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Redlands. 6 list an address in Redlands, and other nearby bases include San Bernardino (14), Moreno Valley (7), and Yucaipa (6). Distances run up to about 9 miles. The closest is Whitmore Appliance Repair Pros, about 0.3 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Redlands names Whirlpool in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Redlands. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.9, 1.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
The leading options for Redlands are Whirlpool Repair Center San Diego (88.5 miles away, based in El Cajon, 4.5 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Family Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Highland, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in San Bernardino, 4.6 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AM&M Appliance Service and Parts (9.4 miles away, based in Moreno Valley, 4.7 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
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)
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
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
- Ice maker not making ice. Check that the water line is connected, the valve is fully open and the line is not kinked, confirm the freezer is at 0 to 5°F, then reset the ice maker. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
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
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Redlands
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Redlands and freezer repair in Redlands.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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.
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:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Redlands Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Redlands 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 Redlands
- 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: Redlands, CA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Redlands
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Redlands
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Redlands technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.