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. The Maplewood list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Maplewood MN
40 repair companies serve Maplewood from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Maplewood, and other nearby bases include St Paul (9), Minneapolis (6), and West St Paul (3). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Nearest on the list: Ryan’s Appliance Whisperer, around 1.3 miles out. None of the repair companies near Maplewood name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 26 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Maplewood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.6, 2.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
Closest matches for Maplewood: Super Care Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (4.2 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells upright freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and 4-door refrigerator.
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)
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Small or hollow cubes / low ice production. Low water pressure, a kinked line or a clogged or poorly seated filter can all cut flow to the ice maker, and a new install can take about three days to reach full output. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Low Ice Production - Side by Side 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
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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Maplewood and freezer repair in Maplewood.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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)
- 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.
Whirlpool Repair Cost Ranges
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Whirlpool Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Maplewood Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Maplewood 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.
Before You Book in Maplewood
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- 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: Maplewood, MN
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows Whirlpool ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Maplewood, MN
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.