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 Sun Valley, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Sun Valley
We found 25 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Sun Valley. 1 list an address in Sun Valley, and the rest are spread across Reno (15), Sparks (5), and Carson City (2). Nearest on the list: Burney’s Commercial Service inc, around 2.2 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Sun Valley mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.8, 3.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
At the top of the Sun Valley list: Sargents Appliance Sales and Repair Service (4.7 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.9 stars from 330 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Reno (6.5 miles away, based in Reno, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.7 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Reno, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells dual ice makers, in-door ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells 4-door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and upright 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)
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Ice dispenser not working. First confirm whether the ice maker is producing ice at all, and if ice is made but not dropping, unplug the refrigerator for about a minute to reset it. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - Refrigerator
- Ice maker leaking. Confirm the water filter is installed correctly and look for a loose water connection at the back of the unit or the hinge area. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Leaking from the Ice Maker - Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Testing or Resetting a Whirlpool Ice Maker
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
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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Sun Valley and freezer repair in Sun Valley.
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)
- 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.
What Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Sun Valley
Most ice maker calls in Sun Valley 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.
Nevada has no license class for appliance repair as such; contracting work on gas piping, gas vents and water heaters falls under the State Contractors Board's C-1 plumbing and heating subclassifications. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
In Nevada, you can check a license with the Nevada State Contractors Board License Search or report a problem to the Nevada Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Sun Valley Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sun Valley, NV
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Related Repair Pages for Sun Valley
More Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Pages Nearby
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.