A Maytag 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 Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Maytag. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Maytag ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Calera AL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Calera. 1 list an address in Calera, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (19), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Calera mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Advanced Appliance is the nearest, roughly 3.1 miles from Calera. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Calera. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 47 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.1, 7.1, 8.2 |
Closest matches for Calera: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (28.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanic LLC (19.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); S & S Appliance Parts & Service LLC (17.7 miles away, based in Bessemer, 3.6 stars from 1,492 reviews).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
Maytag ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Maytag sells side-by-side refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Depending on the model, the ice maker sits either in the freezer compartment or in the fresh food door (Store-N-Door and In-Door-Ice systems). Source: Maytag - Refrigerators
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Ice maker not making ice. Confirm the freezer is set to 0°F, then check that the ice maker is turned on and its shutoff arm is down. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- Frost buildup in freezer. Inspect and clean the door seals, avoid warm or uncovered food and frequent door openings, and defrost once frost is about 1/4 inch thick. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Avoid Frost Build Up
Before You Call: The Maytag Reset
Maytag says to press and hold the ice maker's reset button for a few seconds if the model has one, or otherwise unplug the refrigerator for one minute, then allow a couple of hours before checking for ice. Source: Maytag Product Help - Not Making Ice - Refrigerator
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Calera
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Calera and freezer repair in Calera.
Keeping a Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- On freezers without automatic defrost, defrost and clean the unit when frost reaches about 1/4 inch thick, and at least once a year. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Avoid Frost Build Up
- Replace the water filter about every six months or when the indicator light comes on, make sure it is locked in and sealed, and flush the water system after a change. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Ice Maker
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Calera, AL
Most ice maker calls in Calera 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.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Calera
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Calera, AL
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Calera
Maytag ice maker and freezer repair for Montevallo, Clanton, and Brent is handled by the same companies listed for Calera. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Calera technician bring the right parts.