{"id":16969,"date":"2025-05-05T06:25:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T13:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?p=16969"},"modified":"2025-05-05T06:25:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T13:25:41","slug":"fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"Fixing Bad-Tasting Ice from a Freestanding Whirlpool Ice Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-17064 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-17064 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-blog-rectangle-233.jpg\" alt='' title='' height=\"500\" width=\"1600\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-blog-rectangle-233.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-blog-rectangle-233-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-blog-rectangle-233-1030x322.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-blog-rectangle-233-768x240.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-blog-rectangle-233-1536x480.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-blog-rectangle-233-1500x469.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-blog-rectangle-233-705x220.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s nothing better than crystal-clear, restaurant-style ice from your Whirlpool freestanding ice maker, until one day, you grab a handful and realize&#8230; it smells weird. Or worse, it tastes awful. Maybe it\u2019s metallic, musty, or just plain funky. Whatever the flavor, one thing\u2019s for sure: bad-tasting ice can ruin a drink faster than you can say \u201con the rocks.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But don\u2019t worry, you don\u2019t need to panic or toss your whole ice machine. Bad-tasting ice is a common issue, and the good news is: you can usually fix it yourself with just a little time and some basic cleaning supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide will walk you through step-by-step troubleshooting for your Whirlpool freestanding ice maker. We\u2019ll cover the most common causes of bad-tasting ice, how to fix them, and how to keep your ice fresh and clean moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The information in this article may not apply to your specific appliance model. We recommend consulting your manufacturer&#8217;s documentation or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/repair-help\/\"> <b>contact us<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with any questions.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the Water Source<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since ice is basically just frozen water, let\u2019s start at the source.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>1. Water Filter<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your Whirlpool ice maker is connected to a water filter, and you haven\u2019t changed it in a while, this is a top suspect. Old or clogged filters can affect taste and smell.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace the filter if it\u2019s older than 6 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run a few cycles of ice after replacing it to flush the system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>2. Water Supply Line<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your unit uses copper or plastic tubing that\u2019s old, kinked, or dirty, the water can pick up weird flavors before it even hits the machine.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspect the line for discoloration or mold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flush the line with clean water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider replacing with braided stainless steel or food-safe tubing if yours is aging.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>3. Hard Water<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minerals in hard water can leave behind a chalky or bitter taste and cause buildup inside the machine.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use filtered or softened water if possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also install a point-of-use water filter near the supply line.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your water source checks out, it\u2019s time to move on to the machine itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the Ice Bin and Scoop<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before tackling the whole system, start with the parts that directly touch the ice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What to do:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empty the ice bin completely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash it with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft cloth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinse thoroughly and dry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the ice scoop the same way, or better yet, run it through the dishwasher.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Why it matters:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mold, bacteria, or even old residue from drinks can contaminate your bin and transfer bad tastes to fresh ice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the Interior of the Ice Machine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the inside of your Whirlpool ice maker hasn\u2019t been cleaned in a while, this is likely the main cause of bad-tasting ice. Ice makers need to be cleaned regularly, just like any other appliance that handles food or drink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You\u2019ll need:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nickel-safe ice machine cleaner <\/span><b>(Part number <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/ge-ice-mach-clr-wx08x42870-ap3422714.html\"><b>AP3422714<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft cloth or sponge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional: vinegar for odor removal (more on this later)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cleaning steps:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off the machine and unplug it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove all ice from the bin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drain the reservoir (check your manual for the location of the drain cap or hose).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix cleaner solution according to the bottle instructions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run a cleaning cycle (many Whirlpool models have a \u201cClean\u201d button). If your model doesn\u2019t, manually circulate the solution by pouring it into the reservoir and letting it sit.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wipe down all interior surfaces with a sponge or cloth soaked in cleaner solution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove all cleaner residue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry the interior with a clean towel before restarting the machine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Pro tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your ice machine smells musty, wipe the interior with a 1:1 mix of white vinegar and water after cleaning. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then rinse.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let It Run a Few Cycles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After cleaning and rinsing everything, run at least 2\u20133 full ice cycles and toss the ice. This flushes out any residual cleaning solution or stale water that could affect taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the ice starts to look clearer and tastes fresher after those initial cycles, you\u2019re back in business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where To Get More Help<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need any replacement parts for your appliances, you can enter your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-find-your-appliances-model-number\/\"> <b>model number<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/\"> <b>AppliancePartsPros.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to locate and order them quickly. Most orders arrive in just two business days, and we have tons of great information in our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/repair-help\/\"> <b>repair help section<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@appliancepartspros\"> <b>YouTube videos<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you troubleshoot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay connected with the latest DIY tips, tutorial videos, and repair guides by following us on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/appliancepartspros\"><b>Facebook<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/appliancepartspros?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==\"><b>Instagram<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/applpartspros\"><b>Twitter<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We love hearing about your repair stories and successes. If you need more help or want personalized guidance, feel free to reach out. We\u2019re ready to help you take on your next project with confidence!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div   data-autoplay=''  data-interval='5'  data-animation='fade'  data-show_slide_delay='90'  class='avia-content-slider avia-content-grid-active avia-content-slider1 avia-content-slider-odd  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_social_share  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Blog\" ><div class='avia-content-slider-inner'><div class='slide-entry-wrap'><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-17630 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-1 slide-parity-odd  av_one_third first real-thumbnail post-format-standard'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><a href='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/step-by-step-under-counter-ice-maker-installation-guide\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title='Step-by-Step Under-Counter Ice Maker Installation Guide'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250514_1026_Cozy-Kitchen-Corner_simple_compose_01jv7jyc5dfdebzqk4xsj0pd5e-495x400.png\" class=\"wp-image-17768 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-17768 attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250514_1026_Cozy-Kitchen-Corner_simple_compose_01jv7jyc5dfdebzqk4xsj0pd5e-495x400.png 495w, https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250514_1026_Cozy-Kitchen-Corner_simple_compose_01jv7jyc5dfdebzqk4xsj0pd5e-845x684.png 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><div class='slide-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/step-by-step-under-counter-ice-maker-installation-guide\/' title='Step-by-Step Under-Counter Ice Maker Installation Guide'>Step-by-Step Under-Counter Ice Maker Installation Guide<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class='slide-meta'><div class='slide-meta-comments'><a href='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/step-by-step-under-counter-ice-maker-installation-guide\/#respond'>0 Comments<\/a><\/div><div class='slide-meta-del'>\/<\/div><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2025-05-14T07:34:47-07:00\" >May 14, 2025<\/time><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"read-more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/step-by-step-under-counter-ice-maker-installation-guide\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"more-link-arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250514_1026_Cozy-Kitchen-Corner_simple_compose_01jv7jyc5dfdebzqk4xsj0pd5e.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>1024<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>1536<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>Steven E<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>Steven E<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2025-05-05T06:25:34-07:00\" >2025-05-14 07:34:47<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2025-05-14 07:34:54<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>Step-by-Step Under-Counter Ice Maker Installation Guide<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-16969 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  av_one_third  real-thumbnail post-format-standard'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><a href='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title='Fixing Bad-Tasting Ice from a Freestanding Whirlpool Ice Machine'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-233-495x400.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-17063 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-17063 attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-233-495x400.jpg 495w, https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-233-845x684.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><div class='slide-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/' title='Fixing Bad-Tasting Ice from a Freestanding Whirlpool Ice Machine'>Fixing Bad-Tasting Ice from a Freestanding Whirlpool Ice Machine<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class='slide-meta'><div class='slide-meta-comments'><a href='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/#respond'>0 Comments<\/a><\/div><div class='slide-meta-del'>\/<\/div><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2025-05-05T06:25:34-07:00\" >May 5, 2025<\/time><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"read-more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"more-link-arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-233.jpg<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>1080<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>1080<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>Steven E<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>Steven E<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2025-05-05T06:25:34-07:00\" >2025-05-05 06:25:34<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2025-05-05 06:25:41<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>Fixing Bad-Tasting Ice from a Freestanding Whirlpool Ice Machine<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-12954 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-3 slide-parity-odd  post-entry-last  av_one_third  real-thumbnail post-format-standard'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><a href='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/how-to-get-your-freestanding-ice-machine-ready-for-holiday-parties\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title='How to get your freestanding ice machine ready for holiday parties'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/APP-blog-square-5-495x400.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-12962 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-12962 attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/APP-blog-square-5-495x400.jpg 495w, https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/APP-blog-square-5-845x684.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><div class='slide-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/how-to-get-your-freestanding-ice-machine-ready-for-holiday-parties\/' title='How to get your freestanding ice machine ready for holiday parties'>How to get your freestanding ice machine ready for holiday parties<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class='slide-meta'><div class='slide-meta-comments'><a href='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/how-to-get-your-freestanding-ice-machine-ready-for-holiday-parties\/#respond'>0 Comments<\/a><\/div><div class='slide-meta-del'>\/<\/div><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2024-12-03T13:00:27-08:00\" >December 3, 2024<\/time><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"read-more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/how-to-get-your-freestanding-ice-machine-ready-for-holiday-parties\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"more-link-arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/APP-blog-square-5.jpg<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>1080<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>1080<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>Steven E<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>Steven E<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2025-05-05T06:25:34-07:00\" >2024-12-03 13:00:27<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2024-12-03 13:00:36<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>How to get your freestanding ice machine ready for holiday parties<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class='pagination-wrap pagination-slider'><nav class='pagination'><span class='pagination-meta'>Page 1 of 3<\/span><span class='current'>1<\/span><a href='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16969\/?avia-element-paging=2' class='inactive next_page' >2<\/a><a href='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16969\/?avia-element-paging=3' class='inactive' >3<\/a><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='av-social-sharing-box  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_blog  avia-builder-el-last  '><div class='av-share-box'><h5 class='av-share-link-description av-no-toc '>Share this entry<\/h5><ul class='av-share-box-list noLightbox'><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-facebook' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\" href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/&#038;t=Fixing%20Bad-Tasting%20Ice%20from%20a%20Freestanding%20Whirlpool%20Ice%20Machine' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8f3' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Facebook' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-twitter' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Twitter\" href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Fixing%20Bad-Tasting%20Ice%20from%20a%20Freestanding%20Whirlpool%20Ice%20Machine&#038;url=https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/?p=16969' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8f1' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Twitter' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-whatsapp' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on WhatsApp\" href='https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\uf232' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on WhatsApp' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on WhatsApp<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-pinterest' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Pinterest\" href='https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.appliancepartspros.com%2Fc%2Ffixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine%2F&#038;description=Fixing%20Bad-Tasting%20Ice%20from%20a%20Freestanding%20Whirlpool%20Ice%20Machine&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.appliancepartspros.com%2Fc%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FAPP-blog-square-233-705x705.jpg' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8f8' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Pinterest' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Pinterest<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-linkedin' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on LinkedIn\" href='https:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;title=Fixing%20Bad-Tasting%20Ice%20from%20a%20Freestanding%20Whirlpool%20Ice%20Machine&#038;url=https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8fc' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on LinkedIn' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-tumblr' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Tumblr\" href='https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/share\/link?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.appliancepartspros.com%2Fc%2Ffixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine%2F&#038;name=Fixing%20Bad-Tasting%20Ice%20from%20a%20Freestanding%20Whirlpool%20Ice%20Machine&#038;description=If%20your%20Whirlpool%20freestanding%20ice%20machine%20is%20making%20ice%20that%20tastes%20funky%20or%20smells%20off%2C%20this%20guide%20walks%20you%20through%20how%20to%20fix%20it%20fast.' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8fa' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Tumblr' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Tumblr<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-vk' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Vk\" href='https:\/\/vk.com\/share.php?url=https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue926' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Vk' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Vk<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-reddit' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Reddit\" href='https:\/\/reddit.com\/submit?url=https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/&#038;title=Fixing%20Bad-Tasting%20Ice%20from%20a%20Freestanding%20Whirlpool%20Ice%20Machine' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue927' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Reddit' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Reddit<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-mail' ><a  aria-label=\"Share by Mail\" href='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/mailto:?subject=Fixing%20Bad-Tasting%20Ice%20from%20a%20Freestanding%20Whirlpool%20Ice%20Machine&#038;body=https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue805' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share by Mail'><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share by Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your Whirlpool freestanding ice machine is making ice that tastes funky or smells off, this guide walks you through how to fix it fast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":17063,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[179,1498],"tags":[8103,8102,8104,8097,8101,8098,8096,8100,8095,8099],"class_list":["post-16969","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cleaning","category-ice-machine","tag-bad-ice-odor-removal","tag-bad-tasting-ice-whirlpool-ice-machine","tag-clean-ice-bin-whirlpool","tag-fix-ice-taste-whirlpool","tag-freestanding-ice-maker-cleaning-tips","tag-how-to-clean-whirlpool-ice-maker","tag-ice-tastes-weird-fix","tag-whirlpool-freestanding-ice-machine-smells","tag-whirlpool-ice-machine-filter-replacement","tag-whirlpool-ice-maker-maintenance"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Fixing Bad-Tasting Ice from a Freestanding Whirlpool Ice Machine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If your Whirlpool freestanding ice machine is making ice that tastes funky or smells off, this guide walks you through how to fix it fast.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Fixing Bad-Tasting Ice from a Freestanding Whirlpool Ice Machine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If your Whirlpool freestanding ice machine is making ice that tastes funky or smells off, this guide walks you through how to fix it fast.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"AppliancePartsPros Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-05-05T13:25:34+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-05-05T13:25:41+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-233.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Steven E\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Steven E\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/\",\"name\":\"Fixing Bad-Tasting Ice from a Freestanding Whirlpool Ice Machine\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-233.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-05-05T13:25:34+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-05-05T13:25:41+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/#\/schema\/person\/c20b584ca915bca5e99db9c4bf3d60d8\"},\"description\":\"If your Whirlpool freestanding ice machine is making ice that tastes funky or smells off, this guide walks you through how to fix it fast.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-233.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-233.jpg\",\"width\":1080,\"height\":1080},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"APP Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Troubleshooting Appliances\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/category\/troubleshooting\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Ice machine\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/category\/troubleshooting\/ice-machine\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Fixing Bad-Tasting Ice from a Freestanding Whirlpool Ice Machine\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/\",\"name\":\"AppliancePartsPros Blog\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/#\/schema\/person\/c20b584ca915bca5e99db9c4bf3d60d8\",\"name\":\"Steven E\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d6e853ecf189a815fc5720d47cfd9d0f4c65f2e35b58af46d98f9c2e0fabf7bb?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d6e853ecf189a815fc5720d47cfd9d0f4c65f2e35b58af46d98f9c2e0fabf7bb?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Steven E\"},\"description\":\"With nearly a decade of experience in providing top-notch customer service regarding appliance parts and repair, Steven enjoys sharing practical advice, troubleshooting tips, and interesting information to help readers stay informed.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/author\/stevene\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Fixing Bad-Tasting Ice from a Freestanding Whirlpool Ice Machine","description":"If your Whirlpool freestanding ice machine is making ice that tastes funky or smells off, this guide walks you through how to fix it fast.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Fixing Bad-Tasting Ice from a Freestanding Whirlpool Ice Machine","og_description":"If your Whirlpool freestanding ice machine is making ice that tastes funky or smells off, this guide walks you through how to fix it fast.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/","og_site_name":"AppliancePartsPros Blog","article_published_time":"2025-05-05T13:25:34+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-05-05T13:25:41+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1080,"height":1080,"url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-233.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Steven E","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Steven E","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/","url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/","name":"Fixing Bad-Tasting Ice from a Freestanding Whirlpool Ice Machine","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-233.jpg","datePublished":"2025-05-05T13:25:34+00:00","dateModified":"2025-05-05T13:25:41+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/#\/schema\/person\/c20b584ca915bca5e99db9c4bf3d60d8"},"description":"If your Whirlpool freestanding ice machine is making ice that tastes funky or smells off, this guide walks you through how to fix it fast.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-233.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/APP-blog-square-233.jpg","width":1080,"height":1080},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/fixing-bad-tasting-ice-from-a-freestanding-whirlpool-ice-machine\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"APP Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Troubleshooting Appliances","item":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/category\/troubleshooting\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Ice machine","item":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/category\/troubleshooting\/ice-machine\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Fixing Bad-Tasting Ice from a Freestanding Whirlpool Ice Machine"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/","name":"AppliancePartsPros Blog","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/#\/schema\/person\/c20b584ca915bca5e99db9c4bf3d60d8","name":"Steven E","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d6e853ecf189a815fc5720d47cfd9d0f4c65f2e35b58af46d98f9c2e0fabf7bb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d6e853ecf189a815fc5720d47cfd9d0f4c65f2e35b58af46d98f9c2e0fabf7bb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Steven E"},"description":"With nearly a decade of experience in providing top-notch customer service regarding appliance parts and repair, Steven enjoys sharing practical advice, troubleshooting tips, and interesting information to help readers stay informed.","url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/author\/stevene\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16969","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16969"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16969\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17065,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16969\/revisions\/17065"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17063"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16969"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16969"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16969"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}