Whirlpool owners in Blackfoot usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Blackfoot list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Whirlpool. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Whirlpool ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Blackfoot ID
16 repair companies serve Blackfoot from within 60 miles. 3 of them are based in Blackfoot itself, and the rest are spread across Idaho Falls (4), Pocatello (3), and Rexburg (3). The farthest listed company is about 54 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Blackfoot mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: David Clark Refrigeration., around 0.3 miles out. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Blackfoot is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 5.3, 12.7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
At the top of the Blackfoot list: Steven's Appliance Services (5.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 292 reviews); Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (25.8 miles away, based in Idaho Falls, 4.8 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); David Clark Refrigeration. (0.3 miles away, 3.3 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in Idaho Falls, 4.7 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, in-door ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, convertible chest freezer, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
Defrost water leaves through a defrost drain at the bottom back of the freezer, which can clog and let water puddle and leak past the bottom door seal. Source: Whirlpool - Why Is My Refrigerator Leaking Water?
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- Ice clumping in the bin. Break up clumps with a plastic utensil, check that nothing blocks the freezer door gasket, clean the bin and confirm the freezer is set near 0°. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Clumping in Ice Bin - Refrigerator
- Ice maker not making ice. Check that the water line is connected, the valve is fully open and the line is not kinked, confirm the freezer is at 0 to 5°F, then reset the ice maker. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
Reading a Whirlpool Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| PO | Power outage alert: power was lost and the freezer warmed to about 18°F or higher. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - PO Error Code - Refrigerator |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Blackfoot Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Blackfoot and freezer repair in Blackfoot.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Leave at least 2.75 inches of clearance on both sides and the back of a chest freezer, and never cover it with blankets or cloths. Source: Whirlpool - Chest Freezer Owner's Manual (W11531549C)
- Defrost a chest freezer when frost reaches about 1/4 inch and at least once a year, removing the drain cap first and using a plastic scraper. Source: Whirlpool - Chest Freezer Owner's Manual (W11531549C)
Brand guides: Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes.
Whirlpool Repair Cost Ranges
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Blackfoot
Most ice maker calls in Blackfoot come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
In Idaho, you can check a license with the Idaho DOPL Search for a License or Registration or report a problem to the Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Blackfoot Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Blackfoot, ID
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
Which Blackfoot technicians work on Whirlpool?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Blackfoot, ID
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Blackfoot
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.