Whirlpool owners in Fridley usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Fridley list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fridley
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fridley. 1 list an address in Fridley, and other nearby bases include Minneapolis (11), St Paul (6), and Blaine (5). None of the repair companies near Fridley name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Omega Force Appliance Repair, about 2.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 24 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fridley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 3.1, 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
First up for Fridley: Omega Force Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Minnetonka, 4.4 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC (5.6 miles away, based in Blaine, 4.8 stars from 1,207 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, dual ice makers, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells upright freezer, convertible chest freezer, chest freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
Some models have ice makers that store ice in the door rather than in the freezer. Source: Whirlpool - Compare Appliances (WRF767SDHZ vs WRX986SIHZ)
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 dispenser not working. First confirm whether the ice maker is producing ice at all, and if ice is made but not dropping, unplug the refrigerator for about a minute to reset it. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - Refrigerator
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
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
What Gets Fixed on a Fridley Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Fridley and freezer repair in Fridley.
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)
- 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)
Brand guides: Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes.
Whirlpool Repair Cost Ranges
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Fridley, MN
Most ice maker calls in Fridley 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.
Questions to Ask a Fridley Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fridley, MN
Do you work for Whirlpool?
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Fridley, MN
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fridley
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fridley technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.