Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in Brandon involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Brandon list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Brandon
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Brandon. 12 list an address in Brandon, and other nearby bases include Tampa (13), Riverview (7), and Valrico (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Nearest on the list: Heat Brandon Appliance Repair Solutions, around 0.4 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Brandon mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
First up for Brandon: Mr. Appliance of Brandon and Riverview (3.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (10.1 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Pro (5.8 miles away, based in Riverview, 4.8 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProFix Appliance Service (4.3 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Maytag specifies 1/4-inch soft copper or PEX supply tubing with a service loop, and warns that pushing the refrigerator too far back can pinch the line and cut flow to the ice maker. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Freestanding Ice Maker
Icy water can refreeze on the stripper and form an ice bridge that jams the harvest fingers, which Maytag says should be cleared with a plastic utensil only. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Freestanding Ice Maker
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Small or hollow cubes. Maytag points to the water line, so check it for kinks, bulges or damage and consider copper tubing. 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
The Maytag Ice Maker Test
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 maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Brandon
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Brandon and freezer repair in Brandon.
Care Maytag Recommends
- 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
- 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
Maytag Repair Cost Ranges
Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Brandon Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Brandon 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Brandon
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Brandon, FL
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
Do you repair Maytag standalone freezers too?
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Brandon
More Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Pages Nearby
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.