When I called this number, I was connected with Whirlpool's Canadian customer service line. An answering machine greeted me and offered a menu to help direct my call to the proper department. The menu options included many of the reasons someone might want to contact Whirlpool's customer service. These include getting help with an appliance, such as scheduling a return, finding repair services, filing a complaint or getting technical assistance with a smart device. By calling this line, you can also access the corporate switchboard.
While this line can provide information about the Canadian branch of Whirlpool, it cannot provide information about the company and its products in other countries. I was warned that if my machine was not purchased in Canada, I would need to call another number. I wasn't given the option to connect automatically with another country's customer service department, nor was I given the option to leave a message or request a callback.
Before I could speak to an agent, I selected the language that I wanted to be served in. Then, I was asked to enter some information to help the system pull up records about my purchase. This included the phone number my whirlpool products were registered under and some information about my products. While I waited to be connected, I was advised that I could visit the Whirlpool website for information about troubleshooting my appliances or finding an authorized repair company.
I didn't have to wait long to connect with an agent, I was only put on hold for a couple of minutes. When the agent answered the phone, they sounded friendly and were easy to understand. They understood my questions well and provided quick answers. If I had to guess, I'd say the call center is based in North America.
I asked a few questions about how to reset the connection on my smart stove. It was reassuring when the agent was patient with me and explained the instructions thoroughly, taking time to elaborate and provide extra tips when I needed more assistance. They were even knowledgeable about other Whirlpool products I can integrate with my smart stove. The answers the representative provided seemed like they were from a script, but they also seemed familiar enough with the products to provide nuanced and quick answers. Ultimately, it took only a few minutes to get my questions answered and the overall experience was quick and pleasant.