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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 45 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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84%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the 15" 29-Lb. Freestanding Icemaker for its ability to produce clear ice quickly and quietly. Many customers also appreciate how easy it is to install. However, some customers feel that the icemaker is overpriced and that it does not come with a water pump.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice machine!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great machine and easy install. We go through a lot of ice and a dedicated maker was a must. Makes a lot of ice and the perfect cube!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Clear ice

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect ice and ice maker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great ice maker that makes perfectly clear, small ice cubes that are wonderful for cocktails or a host of other uses. It also makes ice very quickly, so we are looking forward to our next dinner party and having plenty of ice. We replaced an old unused trash compactor with this nice new ice maker, and are hopeful that the Whirlpool reputation, and our own experience with all our Whirlpool appliances will bode well for the life of this unit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy install

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Whirlpool Icemaker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed replacement icemaker after 17 years. Dimensions of this unit worked perfectly. Made the install super easy!! Ice production is much better than our old unit. Worked perfectly!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice ice maker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great ice maker. Easy to use and great quality. Will never run out of ice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Clear ice, Quiet

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly Recommend!!

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The first one we received did not work correctly but Best Buy was awesome about replacing it (and quick too!). We can't live without an ice machine anymore! Compared to our Scotsman from before, this one is much quieter. Ice is high quality (very clear) and perfectly sized!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy install
    Cons mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Make a lot of ice fast!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Early days this ice maker seems more efficient than the Jenn Air it replaced. Just hope it lasts longer. Looks nice and fits the hole well. Wish they could design a better way to get the drain line into the cup. Need a really tiny person to creep behind and poke it in.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price, Water pump

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    WHAT A LET DOWN - BE PREPARED FOR THE ADD ONS

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So where to begin. I have my ice machine delivered and it has obviously been previously returned because I find the brass fastener from the water line that was cut still on it. Then as I open it, I see that it has a filter compartment but you have to buy the filters separately (2 for $49 when you go to register the item). $1,800 ice machine but company too cheap to include a filter. But wait, there's more...Go to install and realize that the machine also does not come with a water pump. Something you only find out if you read through the description, the tech, and finally when you are in the Q&A where the company decides to communicate for the first time that this is a gravity drain device...we are talking AFTER ratings. But dont despair Whirlpool will sell you this on their site for an additional $555.59 on their site as well. Folks you are looking at a $2,400 ice machine that is marketed at $1829.99 BEFORE you invest in all the required accessories. But hey, maybe if you order one you will get one that was not already returned by a customer.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      Hey RichinGreensboro, we value your time and would like to look into the concerns with your appliance. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa or Twitter @WhirlpoolCare. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. WhirlpoolBrand

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Review

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with the way it makes ice. My problem is the top of the ice maker has a seal on it and the seal arrived with two holes in the seal. Would have returned but my husband had to install and has a bad back. It was already installed and I was cleaning it when I notices the holes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Quiet

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the wait

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The whirlpool under counter ice maker is fantastic! We hope it lasts as long as the first one we had. I had originally bought another brand so I could have it in a timely manner. It was a mistake! It was very noisy, I called called the company and they came and picked it up. The Whirlpool is so quiet! I ordered it in November and got it it early February. It was definitely worth the wait.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Needs a better drain design

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works like it describes. The only problem I have with it is the drain design. The drain line is too short and it is difficult to align it over the floor drain hole. I had to cut a hole in the adjacent cabinet that I could reach through to line up the drains.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Failed after 15 years

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Whirlpool Icemakers have a long life!

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love these Whirlpool units. Have used them for years. 2 units in the house and 2 units on the houseboat. After about 15 years I had one fail in the house and one failed on the houseboat. The one on the houseboat that failed was on the top deck exposed to all weather conditions since 2005. Of course, I winterized that unit each year. But even so it took a lot of weather issues for years.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good value

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    good ice maker. The manual from the manufacturer could have a little more information about the alarm and light.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Whirlpool ice maker

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought to replace same brand/model that was roughly 12-13 years old. Ice maker works well, produces clear ice quickly. Expensive for the size, but not many others on the market.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It could be better

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed a pro to install. Makes good clear ice for the bar, however, It is loud when it is making ice which is pretty much all the time because the ice chest is not refrigerated so the ice melts. I wish it had the ability to set a schedule so it doesn’t run 24/7. I actually install a WiFi outlet that i could set a schedule for it, however it shut the entire unit off which means the internal light when you open the door is also off. :(

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Water pump

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love the ice from this machine!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the ice! Have had multiple water pumps replaced. Very noisy water pumps & have been replaced under warranty.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Quiet

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Satisfied

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great and is performing just as the specs read. More quiet than our prior model, so happy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Small

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice refrigerator for small space

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good refrigerator for a small apartment. Good price as well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Clear ice

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Produces clear ice extremely quickly. Highly recommend to have plumber add a pump.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Clear ice

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    NICE ICE

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Glad to give a second review for you, in case you misplaced the one I sent earlier. This icemaker is giving us the ice we need.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price, Water pump

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    No Drain Pump- Beware

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This did not come with a drain pump, it is only optional. It should have been made clear that you might need to spend an extra $500 for this when you buy. Plus Best Buy doesn't even sell it!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      Hey Brad, we value your time and would like to look into the concerns with your appliance. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa or Twitter @WhirlpoolCare. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. WhirlpoolBrand