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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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, Johnston IA
Within 30 miles of Johnston there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). The closest is Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling, about 3.4 miles away. None of the repair companies near Johnston name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Johnston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.4, 3.5, 3.7 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
Closest matches for Johnston: Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (3.4 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews).
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. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), and chest freezer.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
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
Maytag Symptoms and First Checks
- 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?
- 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
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
Maytag Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Johnston and freezer repair in Johnston.
Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Maytag Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Johnston, IA
Most ice maker calls in Johnston 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Johnston
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Johnston, IA
How do I reset my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Do you work for Maytag?
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 Johnston technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.