Whirlpool owners in Moorhead usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Whirlpool and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Moorhead
Within 60 miles of Moorhead there are 8 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Moorhead, and other nearby bases include Fargo (5), Pelican Rapids (1), and Wahpeton (1). Distances run up to about 42 miles. 1 of them mentions Whirlpool in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Fargo Appliance Repair Technologies, around 2.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 8 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Moorhead is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 2.9, 3.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 1 |
Closest matches for Moorhead: Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC (4.0 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews); Appliance Pros (4.1 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.8 stars from 127 reviews); Dacotah Tech Appliance (2.9 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.7 stars from 29 reviews); The Appliance Guy FM (3.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, in-door ice maker, dual ice makers, and in-freezer ice maker. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells upright freezer, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), chest freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
- 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 maker leaking. Confirm the water filter is installed correctly and look for a loose water connection at the back of the unit or the hinge area. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Leaking from the Ice Maker - Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
The Whirlpool Ice Maker Test
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 |
Signs Your Whirlpool Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Moorhead and freezer repair in Moorhead.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Moorhead
Most ice maker calls in Moorhead 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 Moorhead
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Moorhead, MN
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Moorhead
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Moorhead technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.