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Burner and element repairs are typically under an hour.

Whirlpool

Whirlpool range repair

Whirlpool builds the most repairable appliances we see. Parts are widely stocked, diagrams are honest, and a fifteen-year-old Whirlpool is usually worth fixing.

Gas ranges most often arrive with a burner that clicks endlessly without lighting. That is a spark module or a wet, misaligned igniter, and both are quick. Electric ranges more often lose a coil element or a radiant element under the glass.

  • Independent repairer
  • 90-day warranty
  • Flat-rate quotes
4.9 on Google, 68 reviews5.0 on Thumbtack, 152 reviews
Whirlpool range

Range repair symptoms on a Whirlpool

These are the range faults we see on every brand. The Whirlpool-specific ones are listed underneath.

  • Burner clicks but will not light

    A wet or misaligned igniter, or a spark module firing on the wrong electrode. Cleaning and alignment fixes most of these.

  • One surface element stays cold

    The element itself, the receptacle it plugs into, or the infinite switch behind the knob.

  • Burner flame is yellow or uneven

    A blocked burner port or an air shutter out of adjustment. Yellow flame also means incomplete combustion, so it is worth attending to.

  • Element heats on full regardless of the setting

    The infinite switch has welded its contacts closed. Replace it rather than working around it.

  • Touch controls unresponsive

    Control panel or main board, sometimes after a spill got behind the glass.

  • Gas smell near the range

    Shut the gas off at the valve, ventilate, and call the gas utility before you call us.

What tends to fail on Whirlpool

  • Dryer thermal fuses tripping from restricted vents
  • Washer drain pumps blocked by coins and clothing
  • Refrigerator defrost thermostats failing
  • Dishwasher door latch switches wearing out

Parts we carry for range repairs

These are the parts we carry as stock, which is why most repairs finish without a second visit. Burner and element repairs are typically under an hour.

  • Surface and radiant elements
  • Spark modules and igniters
  • Infinite switches and knobs
  • Burner caps, heads and orifices
  • Element receptacles
  • Control boards

Recent reviews

Every review below is copied word for word from the company's public Thumbtack profile.

  • Ramen came out the same day, diagnosed the problem and brought it back to life. He has all the right tools and knows how to use them. The problem was hard to diagnose after the initial repair but he nailed it. He's friendly and professional. He is definitely worth hiring. He will be my first call from now on when I need an appliance repaired.
    Jim C. · Whirlpool washer or dryer
    · via Thumbtack
  • Thank you so much! Great customer service. Came and fixed our washer, looks good as new! Hire him
    Marlon J. · Samsung washer or dryer
    · via Thumbtack
  • Tim was very professional and did his job correctly but was sent a defective part. Ramin came and replaced the defective part and my stove works again. After an initial problem that wasn't their fault, masterfix did an excellent job. I would not hesitate to use them again. Thanks Tim and Ramin!
    Rodney P. · GE oven or stove
    · via Thumbtack

Read all reviews on Thumbtack

Questions we get asked

What goes wrong with Whirlpool ranges?
Dryer thermal fuses tripping from restricted vents is the fault we attend most on this combination. Whirlpool builds the most repairable appliances we see. Parts are widely stocked, diagrams are honest, and a fifteen-year-old Whirlpool is usually worth fixing.
One burner clicks constantly, even when it is off.
Moisture in the switch or the igniter. Drying it out fixes a lot of them; if it does not, the switch is worn and needs replacing.
Can you convert a range between natural gas and propane?
Yes, where the manufacturer supplies a conversion kit for that model. It is a jet change plus a regulator adjustment.
Do you service professional ranges?
Yes, including Wolf, Viking, Thermador and Bertazzoni. Parts for these are less commonly stocked, so some jobs need a second visit.
Do you carry Whirlpool parts for this?
We stock the common failures listed on this page. Anything model specific is ordered after the diagnosis, and we tell you the wait before you commit. Every part carries 90 days of warranty.

Whirlpool range not working?

Tell us the appliance and your ZIP code. We will call back with a two-hour window, usually within the hour.

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