If your Whirlpool ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. The De Soto list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near De Soto
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of De Soto. Other nearby bases include Kansas City (14), Overland Park (9), and Lawrence (6). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Nearest on the list: Action Appliance Inc., around 11.0 miles out. No company within 90 miles of De Soto mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Mention ice makers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 52 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.0, 11.2, 11.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
At the top of the De Soto list: Tager Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Olathe, 4.9 stars from 249 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in Lawrence, 4.4 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Able Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.9 stars from 4,981 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Food Equipment Repair (21.8 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.5 stars from 31 reviews).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells in-door ice maker, dual ice makers, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include upright freezer, convertible chest freezer, chest freezer, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
Whirlpool's standalone ice makers circulate water over a freezing plate, release the ice sheet onto a cutter grid, drain the mineral-laden water each cycle, and store cubes in an unrefrigerated bin where some melting is normal. Source: Whirlpool - How Your Ice Maker Works (ice maker use and care guide W11256912)
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- 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)
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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a De Soto Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in De Soto and freezer repair in De Soto.
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?
- 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
Brand guides: Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
What De Soto Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in De Soto 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.
In Kansas, you can report a problem to the Kansas Attorney General Public Protection Division (Consumer Protection).
Hiring a Repair Company in De Soto
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: De Soto, KS
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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 De Soto technician bring the right parts.