A Whirlpool ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving La Crescent, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near La Crescent
21 repair companies serve La Crescent from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in La Crescent itself, and other nearby bases include Rochester (5), La Crosse (4), and Stewartville (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. None of the repair companies near La Crescent name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Expert Appliance Repair Sacramento, around 3.0 miles out. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. La Crescent is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 21 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 3.1, 3.8 |
First up for La Crescent: Appliance Repair of La Crescent (5.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in La Crosse, 4.2 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Rochester, MN (58.9 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.7 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (12.3 miles away, based in Stoddard, 3.9 stars from 15 reviews).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and in-door ice maker. Freezer styles include top-freezer refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, and convertible chest freezer.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
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
- 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
- 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)
Before You Call: The Whirlpool Reset
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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in La Crescent
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in La Crescent and freezer repair in La Crescent.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- 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
- Keep the freezer between 0°F and 5°F for ice production, and replace the water filter about every six months or when the indicator lights. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
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:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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 freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around La Crescent
Most ice maker calls in La Crescent 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 La Crescent Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: La Crescent, MN
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near La Crescent
Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a La Crescent technician bring the right parts.