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 Cheney 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.
Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Cheney WA
27 repair companies serve Cheney from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Spokane (18), Spokane Valley (8), and Liberty Lake (1). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. SPOKANE REFRIGERATOR REPAIR is the nearest, roughly 9.6 miles from Cheney. No company within 90 miles of Cheney mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cheney. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.6, 11.0, 13.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
Closest matches for Cheney: HotWire HVAC, Refrigerator & Appliance Repair Spokane (13.7 miles away, based in Spokane, 4.9 stars from 774 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IV Appliance Clinic (11.0 miles away, based in Spokane, 5.0 stars from 747 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SPOKANE REFRIGERATOR REPAIR (9.6 miles away, based in Spokane, 5.0 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AirNest Service/Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Spokane Valley, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), 4-door refrigerator, chest freezer, and upright freezer.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
The freestanding ice makers need 30 to 120 psi of water pressure, a room above 45°F, and production drops in rooms over 90°F. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
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?
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 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
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
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Cheney and freezer repair in Cheney.
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.
Whirlpool Repair Cost Ranges
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- 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?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Cheney Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Cheney 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 Cheney
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Cheney, WA
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Cheney, WA
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Cheney
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Cheney technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.