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. The Chisago City list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Chisago City MN
40 repair companies serve Chisago City from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Blaine (5), Forest Lake (3), and Ham Lake (3). None of the repair companies near Chisago City name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Lindstrom Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 3.4 miles from Chisago City. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 24 businesses.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 4.5, 6.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 52 |
First up for Chisago City: Minnesota Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in North Branch, 5.0 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Forest Lake, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Fridley, 4.7 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Maplewood, 4.5 stars from 235 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), upright freezer, and chest freezer.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
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
Whirlpool's standalone ice makers circulate water over a freezing plate, release the ice sheet onto a cutter grid, drain the mineral-laden water each cycle, and store cubes in an unrefrigerated bin where some melting is normal. Source: Whirlpool - How Your Ice Maker Works (ice maker use and care guide W11256912)
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- Frost buildup in freezer. Defrost the freezer, and on chest models do it whenever frost reaches about 1/4 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Chest Freezer Owner's Manual (W11531549C)
- Freezer not freezing. Check that nothing is pressed against the vents at the back of the freezer and look for ice buildup blocking them. Source: Whirlpool - 7 Freezer Problems & How to Help Fix Them
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
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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What Gets Fixed on a Chisago City Ice Maker Call
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Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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)
- Clean the ice bin with water and a soft cloth and dry it fully before putting it back, since ice particles left in a dirty bin cause clumping. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Clumping in Ice Bin - Refrigerator
Brand guides: Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes.
What Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Chisago City
Most ice maker calls in Chisago City 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Chisago City
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Chisago City, MN
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Which Chisago City technicians work on Whirlpool?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Chisago City, MN
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Chisago City
Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a Chisago City technician bring the right parts.