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 College Place list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Whirlpool. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Whirlpool ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near College Place
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of College Place. The rest are spread across Walla Walla (3), Pasco (3), and Kennewick (3). Distances run up to about 52 miles. None of the repair companies near College Place name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Batteries Plus Phone Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from College Place. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. College Place is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 6.2, 6.8 |
The leading options for College Place are Valley Blue Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Walla Walla, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (36.1 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Walla Walla, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tompkins Appliance Services (6.2 miles away, based in Walla Walla, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
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.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- 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
- 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
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 |
Signs Your Whirlpool Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in College Place
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in College Place and freezer repair in College Place.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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)
- Clean the ice bin with water and a soft cloth and dry it fully before putting it back, since ice particles left in a dirty bin cause clumping. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Clumping in Ice Bin - Refrigerator
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:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Whirlpool Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for College Place
Most ice maker calls in College Place 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 College Place
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: College Place, WA
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a College Place technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.