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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Whirlpool and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Hibbing
9 repair companies serve Hibbing from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Hibbing itself, and the rest are spread across Duluth (3), Virginia (1), and Grand Rapids (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. The closest is Bud's Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Hibbing mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hibbing 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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 20.2, 29.9 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 9 |
The leading options for Hibbing are Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 3.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bud's Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.3 miles away, based in Duluth, 4.1 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Better Service Duluth Inc (52.8 miles away, based in Esko, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews).
Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, in-door ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
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
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
- 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
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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What Gets Fixed on a Hibbing Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Hibbing and freezer repair in Hibbing.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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?
- 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.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hibbing, MN
Most ice maker calls in Hibbing 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 Hibbing Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hibbing, MN
Do you work for Whirlpool?
Which Hibbing technicians work on Whirlpool?
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
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Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a Hibbing technician bring the right parts.