Whirlpool owners in Sunnyside usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Sunnyside list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Whirlpool. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Whirlpool directly.
Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Sunnyside
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Sunnyside. 1 list an address in Sunnyside, and other nearby bases include Yakima (6), Kennewick (3), and Pasco (3). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. Nearest on the list: Mahoney and Sons, around 0.6 miles out. 1 of them mentions Whirlpool in their listing or website. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sunnyside is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sunnyside. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 15.1, 18.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 22 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
At the top of the Sunnyside list: Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Toppenish, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.3 miles away, based in Union Gap, 4.0 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (44.1 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Mahoney and Sons (0.6 miles away, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, dual ice makers, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells top-freezer refrigerator, 4-door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
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)
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
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Before You Call: The Whirlpool Reset
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 |
Signs Your Whirlpool Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Sunnyside Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Sunnyside and freezer repair in Sunnyside.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Sunnyside
Most ice maker calls in Sunnyside 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.
Questions to Ask a Sunnyside Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sunnyside, WA
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Sunnyside
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Sunnyside
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Sunnyside technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.