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. 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.
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Havre
Within 169 miles of Havre there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Havre, and the rest are spread across Great Falls (3), Lewistown (1), and Helena (1). The farthest listed company is about 168 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions Whirlpool by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 5 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Havre is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Havre. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention Whirlpool | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 102.3, 102.8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 169 miles | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
First up for Havre: Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (103.2 miles away, based in Great Falls, 5.0 stars from 432 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (103.9 miles away, based in Great Falls, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Repair (102.8 miles away, based in Great Falls, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, and in-door ice maker. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Defrost water leaves through a defrost drain at the bottom back of the freezer, which can clog and let water puddle and leak past the bottom door seal. Source: Whirlpool - Why Is My Refrigerator Leaking Water?
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice maker not making ice. Check that the water line is connected, the valve is fully open and the line is not kinked, confirm the freezer is at 0 to 5°F, then reset the ice maker. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
- 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
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
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 |
Signs Your Whirlpool Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Havre Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Havre and freezer repair in Havre.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- 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)
- 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
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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 ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Havre
Most ice maker calls in Havre 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.
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Questions to Ask a Havre Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Havre, MT
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you work for Whirlpool?
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Havre
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.