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. Below are independent repair companies serving Valrico, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Valrico
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Valrico. 2 of them are based in Valrico itself, and other nearby bases include Brandon (12), Tampa (11), and Riverview (7). None of the repair companies near Valrico name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Valrico Appliance Repair, around 2.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Valrico. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.9, 3.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Valrico: Mr. Appliance of Brandon and Riverview (3.5 miles away, based in Brandon, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay To Bay Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Plant City, 4.7 stars from 686 reviews); Appliance Doctor Pro (7.0 miles away, based in Riverview, 4.8 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (14.5 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker.
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
What Maytag Says to Check First
- Freezer too cold. Confirm the setting is within about a degree of 0°F, make sure food isn't blocking vents or the evaporator fan, and turn off an ice maker that isn't connected to water. Source: Maytag - What to Do If Your Freezer Is Too Cold
- Ice maker leaking. Check first that the refrigerator is level, because a tilted unit can keep water from going where it should. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Leaking Water
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
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Valrico and freezer repair in Valrico.
Care Maytag Recommends
- 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
- 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
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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
- 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
What Valrico Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Valrico 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 Valrico
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Valrico, FL
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag refrigerator?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Valrico
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Valrico technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.