Whirlpool owners in Ellensburg usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Ellensburg list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Ellensburg
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ellensburg. 1 of them are based in Ellensburg itself, and the rest are spread across Yakima (6), East Wenatchee (2), and Naches (1). 1 of them mentions Whirlpool in their listing or website. Appliance Doctor is the nearest, roughly 4.8 miles from Ellensburg. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ellensburg is inside its regular service area.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
|---|---|
| Mention Whirlpool | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.8, 19.9, 27.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
Closest matches for Ellensburg: Sears Appliance Repair (31.0 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.5 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.2 miles away, based in Union Gap, 4.0 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.5 miles away, based in Toppenish, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Whirlpool Corporation (86.4 miles away, based in Spanaway, 2.3 stars from 47 reviews).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells convertible chest freezer, 4-door refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and side-by-side refrigerator.
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
Some models have ice makers that store ice in the door rather than in the freezer. Source: Whirlpool - Compare Appliances (WRF767SDHZ vs WRX986SIHZ)
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)
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- 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
- 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)
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
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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Ellensburg and freezer repair in Ellensburg.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Ellensburg Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ellensburg, WA
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Ellensburg
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Ellensburg technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.