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. The Idaho Falls list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Idaho Falls
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Idaho Falls. 4 list an address in Idaho Falls, and the rest are spread across Blackfoot (3), Rexburg (3), and Pocatello (3). Distances run up to about 56 miles. No company within 90 miles of Idaho Falls mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is A-Z Appliance Repair, LLC, about 1.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 16 businesses. Idaho Falls is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Idaho Falls. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 2.3, 2.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
Closest matches for Idaho Falls: Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Steven's Appliance Services (27.6 miles away, based in Blackfoot, 5.0 stars from 292 reviews); Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (2.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Walker Appliance & Refrigeration (28.0 miles away, based in Rexburg, 4.4 stars from 47 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. On the freezer side, Maytag sells top-freezer refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), upright freezer, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
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
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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?
Before You Call: The Maytag Reset
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
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Idaho Falls and freezer repair in Idaho Falls.
Keeping a Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
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:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Idaho Falls, ID
Most ice maker calls in Idaho Falls 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.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
In Idaho, you can check a license with the Idaho DOPL Search for a License or Registration or report a problem to the Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Idaho Falls Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Idaho Falls, ID
How do I reset my ice maker?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Maytag refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.