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 Golden Valley, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Golden Valley
Within 30 miles of Golden Valley there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Minneapolis (12), Hopkins (5), and Eden Prairie (5). North Metro appliance is the nearest, roughly 3.3 miles from Golden Valley. No company within 90 miles of Golden Valley mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Golden Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 3.6, 3.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
The leading options for Golden Valley are Omega Force Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Fridley, 4.7 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMA Appliance Service (5.7 miles away, based in Hopkins, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews); Omega Force Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Minnetonka, 4.4 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
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
- 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
- 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
What Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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 clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Golden Valley Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Golden Valley and freezer repair in Golden Valley.
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)
- 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.
Whirlpool Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Golden Valley Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Golden Valley, MN
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Golden Valley technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.