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 Tacoma list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Tacoma WA
Within 30 miles of Tacoma there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 12 list an address in Tacoma, and the rest are spread across Auburn (7), Federal Way (6), and Puyallup (4). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. The closest is Tacoma Dishwasher Repair, about 1.0 miles away. 1 lists Whirlpool specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.5, 2.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 1 |
The leading options for Tacoma are Whirlpool Corporation (11.8 miles away, based in Spanaway, 2.3 stars from 47 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (4.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&H Appliance and Home services (5.7 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.9 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, in-door ice maker, dual ice makers, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include upright freezer, 4-door refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Some models have ice makers that store ice in the door rather than in the freezer. Source: Whirlpool - Compare Appliances (WRF767SDHZ vs WRX986SIHZ)
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 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
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 |
Signs Your Whirlpool Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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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)
- 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.
What Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
What Tacoma Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Tacoma 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.
Before You Book in Tacoma
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Tacoma, WA
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows Whirlpool ice makers?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.