If your Whirlpool ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Albertville, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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, Albertville MN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Albertville. 1 of them are based in Albertville itself, and other nearby bases include Blaine (5), Plymouth (4), and Wayzata (3). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. Central Appliance Repair & Care is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Albertville. None of the repair companies near Albertville name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 5.6, 5.7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
The leading options for Albertville are Omega Force Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (21.2 miles away, based in Fridley, 4.7 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Appliance Service (17.0 miles away, based in Maple Lake, 5.0 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.7 miles away, based in Minnetonka, 4.4 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Whirlpool refrigerator ice makers come in several styles: some are switched on by lowering a wire shutoff arm, others by an on/off switch on the ice maker or the freezer door wall, and digital models through the control panel menu. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
The freestanding ice makers need 30 to 120 psi of water pressure, a room above 45°F, and production drops in rooms over 90°F. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Freestanding ice maker making thin or cloudy ice. Check water pressure and the filter, make sure the drain cap is tight on the water pan and run the cleaning cycle. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
Testing or Resetting a Whirlpool Ice Maker
If the ice maker has a reset button, press and hold it for a few seconds; if not, unplug the refrigerator for 1 minute and plug it back in. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Albertville
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Care Whirlpool Recommends
- 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)
- Run the cleaning cycle on a freestanding ice maker with one 16-ounce bottle of ice machine cleaner when the cleaning light comes on, at least every 9 months, or every 6 months with hard water. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Why the Freestanding Ice Maker Should be Cleaned?
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:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Whirlpool Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Albertville
Most ice maker calls in Albertville 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Before You Book in Albertville
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Albertville, MN
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Albertville, MN
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Albertville
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Albertville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.