We responded to a Whirlpool refrigerator repair call on Columbus Road NE in Canton, OH. The customer reported liquid, tan colored, leaking from ice machine. Our diagnosis revealed the icemaker mold was leaking and required replacement.
The Problem
The customer contacted us about liquid, tan colored, leaking from ice machine. This type of leak typically indicates internal component failure within the ice maker assembly.
Diagnosis
Our inspection found the icemaker mold leaking. When the ice maker mold develops cracks or seal failures, it allows water to escape during the ice-making cycle, creating the tan-colored liquid leak the customer observed.
The Repair
- Parts replaced: W10884390 — Ice maker assembly
- Work performed: Replaced ice maker
- Result: Good to go
Is It Worth Repairing?
This Whirlpool refrigerator model is worth repairing when the ice maker fails. Ice maker replacement is a common repair that extends the appliance’s useful life significantly. Whirlpool refrigerators typically provide many years of reliable service when maintained properly.
Maintenance Tips for Whirlpool Refrigerators
- Replace the water filter every 6 months to prevent mineral buildup in the ice maker system
- Clean the ice maker monthly with warm soapy water to prevent bacteria and mineral deposits
- Check door seals regularly for proper closure to maintain consistent internal temperatures
Appliance Repair in Canton, OH
Canton is in Stark County — an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve Alliance, North Canton, and Massillon. Louisville Appliance Repair is owned and operated by Samuel Willhite, a master-certified technician with Bosch and Speed Queen factory authorizations. If your appliance needs service, schedule online or call (330) 693-9163. You can also find us on Google and read verified reviews from customers across Stark County and surrounding areas.
Louisville Appliance Repair serves Stark County and surrounding areas.
Schedule your repair online,
call (330) 693-9163,
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