Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in Lake Placid involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Lake Placid list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Lake Placid FL
40 repair companies serve Lake Placid from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Lake Placid, and the rest are spread across Okeechobee (6), Punta Gorda (6), and North Fort Myers (5). Nearest on the list: Jersey Joe's Appliance Repair, around 1.9 miles out. None of the repair companies near Lake Placid name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lake Placid is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 6.0, 10.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
At the top of the Lake Placid list: Mr. Appliance of Highlands, Hardee and Southern Polk County (10.3 miles away, based in Sebring, 4.9 stars from 548 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.4 miles away, based in Okeechobee, 4.7 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charlotte, Desoto & Southern Sarasota (45.7 miles away, based in Punta Gorda, 4.8 stars from 1,025 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bruno's Appliance Repair & Sales (50.1 miles away, based in Port Charlotte, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews).
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
What Maytag Says to Check First
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. Pull the ice bin and chip away built-up ice with a plastic knife, or defrost the freezer if the buildup is too large, and check for a frozen or kinked water line. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- 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?
Maytag Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Placid
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Lake Placid and freezer repair in Lake Placid.
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
- Keep the freezer at about 0°F; Maytag says the ice maker stops producing above about 5°F, and a setting that is far too low can freeze water before it reaches the mold. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Lake Placid
Most ice maker calls in Lake Placid 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.
Before You Book in Lake Placid
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lake Placid, FL
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Lake Placid
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Lake Placid technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.