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Whirlpool Refrigerator Error Codes PO, E0 F3, E1 F1, CE — What They Mean & How We Fix Them

Whirlpool refrigerators (WRF, WRS, WRX, WRT side-by-side, French-door, and top-mount series) share controls with KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, and Kenmore Elite. The Twin Cities calls we see most are PO (power-outage notification — not a fault), 'Freezer Too Warm' alarms (evap fan or defrost), and ice-maker faults.

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  • Every Minneapolis ZIP

    55401–55455. No trip charge.

  • EPA 608 certified

    Sealed-system & refrigerant work.

  • 1-year warranty

    Parts and labor in writing.

Updated June 21, 2026 · Reviewed by service manager

Quick answer

Whirlpool Refrigerator Error Code Repair — Twin Cities — Quick Answer

Part of our Minneapolis appliance repair coverage — same-day windows across every Mpls ZIP.

What we fix in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis repair mix

PO — power outage (not a fault)

PO means the fridge lost power long enough that food may have warmed. Press any button to dismiss. If interior temps are under 40°F the food is fine. If PO returns repeatedly without an actual outage, suspect a loose outlet connection or marginal cord.

Freezer Too Warm / Fresh-food Too Warm

Three causes in order: (1) Evap fan failure — listen at the back of the freezer; silent fan = no cold air to the fresh-food side. $245–$365. (2) Defrost system — adaptive defrost board, defrost heater, or bimetal thermostat (frost cakes the evap coil and blocks airflow). $285–$425. (3) Sealed system — compressor or refrigerant leak. We'll quote repair vs replace honestly on freestanding units.

Whirlpool refrigerator repair in the Twin Cities

We stock Whirlpool evap fans, condenser fans, defrost heaters and bimetals, adaptive defrost boards, thermistors, water valves, modular and infrared ice-maker assemblies, dispenser boards, main control boards, and door gaskets on the truck. About 86% of Whirlpool refrigerator repairs finish first visit. 1-year written warranty.

From the truck

Field-service notes on refrigerator repair

On refrigerator repair, we keep the diagnostic tight because the failure catalog on this brand is well-documented. The Twin Cities humidity swing — dry January to sticky July — cycles refrigerator door gaskets hard; a gasket that seals in March can pull ambient air by August and drive up compressor run time 15–20%.

Because this page focuses on po — power outage (not a fault), our tech opens the call by isolating that subsystem before touching anything else. For anything that touches refrigerant, sealed-system, or a gas train, we run OEM parts from Marcone or the factory distributor — aftermarket boards in particular are a warranty landmine we won't ship on our truck. The $149 residential diagnostic is credited toward the repair if you approve; if you don't, you pay only the diagnostic and we leave a written scope. Every completed repair carries a 1-year parts and labor warranty in writing. The section above covers the specific failure surface — po means the fridge lost power long enough that food may have warmed.

We stock the top-30 wear items for this brand on the truck, so the majority of first-visit calls close without a follow-up. We're EPA 608 certified for sealed-system and refrigerant work, licensed and insured in Minnesota, and every tech carries a factory diagnostic laptop for brand-specific service modes. If the model is out of parts support, we'll say so on the first call and refund the diagnostic — that's the honest read on a repair-vs-replace decision, and it's the same read we'd give a family member calling about the same refrigerator.

Coverage

Minneapolis neighborhoods we cover

Same-day service routes through every Minneapolis ZIP — no separate trip charge anywhere inside city limits.

Neighborhood deep-dives

Neighborhoods

  • Uptown
  • Northeast Minneapolis
  • Downtown
  • North Loop
  • Mill District
  • Powderhorn
  • Longfellow
  • Linden Hills
  • Kingfield
  • Lyn-Lake
  • Lyndale
  • Whittier
  • Loring Park
  • Cedar-Riverside
  • Marcy-Holmes
  • Como
  • Phillips
  • Standish-Ericsson
  • Seward
  • Prospect Park
  • Nokomis
  • Bryn Mawr
  • Fulton
  • Tangletown
  • Armatage
  • Windom
  • Diamond Lake
  • Audubon Park
  • Sheridan
  • St. Anthony East
  • St. Anthony West
  • Logan Park
  • Holland
  • Columbia Park
  • Waite Park
  • Webber-Camden
  • Folwell
  • Jordan
  • Hawthorne
  • Near North
  • Harrison
  • Cedar-Isles-Dean
  • East Isles
  • ECCO
  • Lowry Hill
  • Lowry Hill East
  • Stevens Square
  • Elliot Park
  • Kenwood
  • Lake of the Isles
  • Lake Harriet
  • Lake Calhoun / Bde Maka Ska

ZIP codes

55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55406, 55407, 55408, 55409, 55410, 55411, 55412, 55413, 55414, 55415, 55416, 55417, 55418, 55419, 55454, 55455

Response windows

Drive times from our Minneapolis hub

Same-day windows are based on truck position at the time you call. The matrix below reflects typical mid-day response from our 222 E Hennepin hub.

CityDrive timeSame-day cutoff
Minneapolis (city)0–20 minDaily, call before 2pm
St. Paul15–25 minDaily, call before 2pm
Edina15–20 minDaily, call before 2pm
Bloomington20–25 minDaily, call before 1pm
Eden Prairie20–30 minDaily, call before 1pm
Maple Grove20–30 minDaily, call before 1pm
Plymouth20–25 minDaily, call before 1pm
Roseville15–20 minDaily, call before 2pm
Woodbury25–35 minDaily, call before 12pm
Golden Valley10–15 minDaily, call before 2pm

FAQ

Minneapolis questions, answered

  • What does PO mean on a Whirlpool refrigerator?

    PO = power outage notification. Press any button to dismiss. Not a fault — just letting you know the fridge lost power. Check food temps; under 40°F is safe.

  • Why is my Whirlpool freezer warm but fridge fine?

    Usually the defrost system — frost cakes the evap coil and the fan can't move air through it. Defrost heater, bimetal, or adaptive defrost board. $285–$425.

  • Why is my Whirlpool fridge warm but freezer fine?

    Usually the evaporator fan in the freezer — it pushes cold air to the fresh-food side. No fan = warm fridge. $245–$365.

  • Are Whirlpool and KitchenAid / Maytag refrigerator codes the same?

    Yes — Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, and Kenmore Elite (110.*) refrigerators share the same control platform. Codes and most internal parts are cross-compatible.

  • How much does Whirlpool refrigerator repair cost?

    Most Whirlpool refrigerator repairs land $245–$525 all-in. Evap fan $245–$365. Defrost system $285–$425. Thermistor $245–$345. Water valve $245–$345. Ice maker $285–$425. Main control board $385–$525. The $149 trip fee is waived when you approve the repair.

  • Do you offer weekend or emergency refrigerator repair?

    We run 7 days a week, 7am–9pm, including Saturdays and Sundays, at the same flat trip fee — no weekend surcharge. For a leaking or non-cooling unit, call rather than book online and we will slot you into the first open window on the Minneapolis route.

  • How do I pay, and do you take card?

    We take all major credit and debit cards, plus cash and check, and payment is collected after the repair is finished and tested — never upfront. You get an itemized invoice by email listing parts, labor, and the warranty terms.

  • Are your technicians licensed and insured?

    Yes — background-checked, factory-trained, EPA 608 certified for any sealed-system or refrigerant work, and fully insured. The tech's name and photo come through in your confirmation text before they arrive at your Minneapolis address.

  • Who does refrigerator repair near me in Minneapolis?

    We do — Central Minnesota Appliance Repair covers Minneapolis on a daily route with factory-trained techs, 4.5★ · 187 verified Google reviews, and 30+ MN & WI cities in our service area. Call or book online and you get a named technician, a 2-hour arrival window, and a live ETA text from the truck instead of an all-day wait.

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