If your Maytag ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Sylacauga AL
40 repair companies serve Sylacauga from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (20), Pelham (4), and Pell City (2). None of the repair companies near Sylacauga name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Brilliance Appliance Repair Harpersville is the nearest, roughly 15.4 miles from Sylacauga. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 24 businesses. Sylacauga is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sylacauga. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.4, 24.8, 27.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
At the top of the Sylacauga list: Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (36.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.3 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coopers Appliance (34.7 miles away, based in Eastaboga, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
Maytag says the ice maker's water valve needs at least 20 psi to work, with a healthy supply running roughly 30 to 120 psi, and that kinks, clogs or a filter older than six months can starve it of water. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Ice dispenser not working. Make sure the control lock and Sabbath mode are off, break up clumped ice with a plastic utensil, and confirm an in-door ice bin is fully snapped in place. Source: Maytag Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - Refrigerator
- Freezer not freezing. Start by clearing out an overpacked freezer, because crowded shelves can block airflow to the evaporator fan. Source: Maytag - Why Is My Freezer Not Freezing?
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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
- Check door gaskets with the paper test: close the door on a sheet of paper and replace the seal if it slides out with little resistance. Source: Maytag - Why Is My Freezer Not Freezing?
Budgeting for a Maytag Ice Maker Repair
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Sylacauga, AL
Most ice maker calls in Sylacauga 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.
Questions to Ask a Sylacauga Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sylacauga, AL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Maytag 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.