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.
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Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Bourbonnais
Within 30 miles of Bourbonnais there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Bourbonnais, and the rest are spread across Joliet (14), Tinley Park (5), and Mokena (3). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.8 miles away. None of the companies within 30 miles mention Maytag by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 49 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 2.8, 4.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
At the top of the Bourbonnais list: Maytag (45.5 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews); Maytag Appliance Repair (49.1 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reeces Maytag Home Appliance (77.0 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.4 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maytag Appliance Repair (66.1 miles away, based in Wheeling, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
Maytag ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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 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
When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Bourbonnais and freezer repair in Bourbonnais.
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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 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 Bourbonnais, IL
Most ice maker calls in Bourbonnais 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.
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How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Bourbonnais
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Bourbonnais, IL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Is this Maytag customer service?
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Nearby Towns Served From Bourbonnais
The technicians listed for Bourbonnais also cover smaller towns nearby, including Manteno. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Maytag ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Bourbonnais technician bring the right parts.