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. The Bainbridge Island list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Bainbridge Island
40 repair companies serve Bainbridge Island from within 30 miles. 7 list an address in Bainbridge Island, and the rest are spread across Seattle (18), Bremerton (9), and Silverdale (5). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Nearest on the list: Strongfix Appliance Repair Pros, around 1.5 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Bainbridge Island names Whirlpool in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bainbridge Island. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.2, 2.4 |
At the top of the Bainbridge Island list: Super Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 150 reviews); Puget Sound Appliance Tech (10.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro Repairs (10.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.6 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smila appliance repair (10.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), 4-door refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
Whirlpool refrigerator ice makers come in several styles: some are switched on by lowering a wire shutoff arm, others by an on/off switch on the ice maker or the freezer door wall, and digital models through the control panel menu. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
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 |
Signs Your Whirlpool Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Bainbridge Island and freezer repair in Bainbridge Island.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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)
- 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.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Bainbridge Island
Most ice maker calls in Bainbridge Island 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Bainbridge Island
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Bainbridge Island, WA
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
Do you work for Whirlpool?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Bainbridge Island technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.