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. Below are independent repair companies serving Forest City, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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, Forest City FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Forest City. Other nearby bases include Orlando (13), Altamonte Springs (4), and Longwood (4). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. None of the repair companies near Forest City name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. A Bargain Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Forest City. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.8, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
At the top of the Forest City list: Reliable Appliance Repair Longwood (3.0 miles away, based in Longwood, 4.9 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Level Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Winter Springs, 4.9 stars from 73 reviews); Appliance Experts Commercial (5.6 miles away, based in Winter Park, 5.0 stars from 191 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Altamonte Springs, 4.6 stars from 223 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), top-freezer refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Chest and upright freezers usually have their condenser coils built into the cabinet walls where they can't be reached, while refrigerator-freezer combinations may have external coils that can be vacuumed. Source: Maytag - Freezer Troubleshooting
Maytag Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Testing or Resetting a Maytag Ice Maker
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
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Forest City
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Forest City and freezer repair in Forest City.
Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- If dispensed ice isn't used regularly, empty and clean the ice bin and chute about every two weeks, wiping the chute and bin bottom with a warm damp cloth and drying them well. Source: Maytag Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - Refrigerator
- 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
Budgeting for a Maytag Ice Maker Repair
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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Forest City, FL
Most ice maker calls in Forest City 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 Forest City
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Forest City, FL
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag refrigerator?
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Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Forest City technician bring the right parts.