A Whirlpool dishwasher leaving water in the bottom, an ice dispenser that's jammed or won't drop cubes, or an oven that won't heat are some of the most common reasons Nashville homeowners call about their Whirlpool appliances. We repair Whirlpool refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and ranges in Nashville and Davidson County. Whirlpool is a trademark of its manufacturer; we are an independent shop, not affiliated with the brand. Call (615) 412-2497 Monday through Saturday, 8am to 7pm.
Whirlpool Dishwasher Not Draining
Standing water in the bottom of a Whirlpool dishwasher after a cycle almost always comes from a clogged filter, a blocked drain pump, or a kinked drain hose under the sink. Safe first check: pull the lower rack and clean out the filter basket at the bottom of the tub, where food debris collects fastest. If the filter is clean and water's still pooling, the drain pump or the hose connection at the garbage disposal knockout likely needs a look.
Whirlpool Ice Dispenser Not Working
When a Whirlpool refrigerator's ice dispenser jams, makes noise but doesn't drop ice, or stops entirely, the cause is usually a frozen or clogged auger motor, a failed dispenser solenoid, or ice that's clumped and bridged in the bin. Safe check: open the freezer and see if the ice in the bin has fused into a solid mass; if so, that's often a sign the ice maker itself is cycling incorrectly upstream. If the bin is clear of clumped ice and the dispenser still won't run, the motor or solenoid needs replacing. See ice maker repair for how that job goes.
Whirlpool Oven Not Heating
A Whirlpool electric oven that won't reach temperature is most often a failed bake element or a bad igniter on a gas model. Safe check: with the oven off, look at the bake element through the oven floor for a visible break, blister, or bright arc mark; do not touch it or run the oven with a visibly damaged element. If you smell gas at any point, leave the oven off and call the gas utility first, then call us.
Whirlpool Dryer Not Heating
A Whirlpool dryer that tumbles clothes but doesn't dry them usually points to a blown thermal fuse or a failed heating element. Safe check: clean the lint trap and make sure the exhaust vent isn't crushed or packed; a blocked vent overheats the dryer and is also a fire risk if lint is heavy. If the vent is clear and you're still getting no heat, the fuse or element needs testing. Our dryer repair page covers vents and parts in more detail.
Whirlpool Washer Not Draining
A Whirlpool washer, Cabrio or Duet, that leaves water in the drum or stops mid-cycle usually has a blocked drain pump, or a failed lid switch or door lock that won't let the cycle continue. Safe first check: unplug the washer, then look at the drain hose for kinks or a clog where it meets the standpipe. On a front-loader like the Duet, open the small access panel at the bottom front and clean the pump filter, with a towel and shallow pan ready for the water that comes out. Pull out coins, lint and socks.
If the filter and hose are clear and the washer still won't drain or keeps stopping, the pump or the lid or door switch needs testing. Stop and call us if water is leaking onto the floor or the washer smells hot or burning. See washer repair for what the job involves.
Basements and garages double as laundry rooms in many older Nashville homes, and Nashville's moderately hard water, which comes from the Cumberland River, adds scale buildup inside dishwashers and ice makers over time. If a Whirlpool appliance trips the breaker repeatedly or smells like burning, unplug it and call instead of resetting it. What a repair costs depends on which part failed, the model, whether the part has to be ordered, and how much of the appliance has to be opened up to reach it. We also cover dishwasher repair and oven and range repair for other brands. Reach us at (615) 412-2497.
Technician insight
A jammed Whirlpool ice dispenser is more often clumped ice from an ice maker cycling wrong than a broken dispenser motor; checking the bin first saves a lot of guesswork.
A Common Whirlpool Dishwasher Call
A common call in Nashville: a Whirlpool dishwasher runs a full cycle but leaves an inch of water in the bottom every time. The filter basket is packed with debris and the drain hose has a partial kink under the sink. We clear what we can on the visit, explain what the drain pump check shows, and either finish the repair with what's available locally or order the part and come back.
Whirlpool Appliance Repair Services We Offer
✓Dishwasher Repair
Clogged filters, drain pumps and spray arms on Whirlpool dishwashers.
✓Refrigerator and Ice Maker Repair
Ice dispenser motors, solenoids and fill valves on Whirlpool refrigerators.
✓Oven and Range Repair
Bake elements, igniters and thermostats on Whirlpool electric and gas ranges.
✓Washer Repair
Drain pumps, water inlet valves and lid switches on Whirlpool washers, including Cabrio and Duet models.
✓Dryer Repair
Thermal fuses and heating elements on Whirlpool electric and gas dryers, including Cabrio and Duet models.
✓Cooktop Repair
Surface element and igniter repair on Whirlpool electric and gas cooktops.
How it works
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Call and Describe the Problem
Tell us what the appliance is doing, the model if you have it, and how long it's been happening.
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On-Site Diagnosis
A technician checks the part or parts most likely to cause that symptom and explains what's found.
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Repair or Part Order
If the correct part is available locally, the repair is often finished the same visit; otherwise we order it and schedule a return.
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Function Test
The appliance is run through a normal cycle before the technician leaves so you can see it working.
Pricing
What a repair costs depends on which part failed, the appliance's age and model, and whether a sealed refrigeration system is involved. We explain what we found and what the repair costs before we start any work.