Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in Ankeny involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Ankeny, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Ankeny
27 repair companies serve Ankeny from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Ankeny, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and West Des Moines (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Ware Appliance, about 0.1 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Ankeny mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 25 businesses.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 2.2, 6.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
At the top of the Ankeny list: Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (10.0 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews).
Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
- 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
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
When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Ankeny
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Keeping a Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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?
Maytag Repair Cost Ranges
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Ankeny
Most ice maker calls in Ankeny 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Ankeny
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ankeny, IA
Should I repair or replace my Maytag refrigerator?
Is this Maytag customer service?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Ankeny technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.