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. Below are independent repair companies serving Grants Pass, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Grants Pass OR
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Grants Pass. 3 list an address in Grants Pass, and the rest are spread across Medford (4), Roseburg (4), and Winston (1). Distances run up to about 56 miles. None of the repair companies near Grants Pass name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Grants Pass is inside its regular service area.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 14 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.5, 3.5 |
First up for Grants Pass: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.2 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just-in Time Appliance Repair LLC (1.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 346 reviews); Immortal Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); C&R Appliance Services (26.6 miles away, based in Medford, 4.8 stars from 438 reviews).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, dual ice makers, and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells chest freezer, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), side-by-side refrigerator, and upright freezer.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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 Symptoms and First Checks
- 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)
- Freezer not freezing. Check that nothing is pressed against the vents at the back of the freezer and look for ice buildup blocking them. Source: Whirlpool - 7 Freezer Problems & How to Help Fix Them
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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Grants Pass and freezer repair in Grants Pass.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Grants Pass
Most ice maker calls in Grants Pass 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Grants Pass Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Grants Pass, OR
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Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a Grants Pass technician bring the right parts.