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 West Wendover, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near West Wendover
8 repair companies serve West Wendover from within 108 miles. Other nearby bases include Tooele (2), West Jordan (2), and Spring Creek (1). The farthest listed company is about 108 miles out. No company within 90 miles of West Wendover mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Appliance Guys, around 83.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 7 businesses. West Wendover is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Companies within 108 miles | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 83.2, 94.3, 94.4 |
First up for West Wendover: Mr. Appliance of Tooele (94.3 miles away, based in Tooele, 4.8 stars from 352 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Latin Appliances LLC - Appliance Repair (103.8 miles away, based in Magna, 4.9 stars from 646 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Guys (83.2 miles away, based in Spring Creek, 4.6 stars from 18 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (94.4 miles away, based in Tooele, 4.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, in-door ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Whirlpool Ice Maker Repairs Different
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?
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 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
- 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
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
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
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in West Wendover
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in West Wendover and freezer repair in West Wendover.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- 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
- 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)
Brand guides: Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes.
What Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for West Wendover
Most ice maker calls in West Wendover 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.
Before You Book in West Wendover
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: West Wendover, NV
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows Whirlpool ice makers?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a West Wendover technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.