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 Carol Stream, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Carol Stream IL
40 repair companies serve Carol Stream from within 30 miles. 5 of them are based in Carol Stream itself, and other nearby bases include Wheaton (5), Glendale Heights (4), and Addison (4). 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. The closest is Lincoln Park Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carol Stream. 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 | 13 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.9, 1.7 |
Closest matches for Carol Stream: Maytag Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maytag (9.1 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews); Maytag Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Wheeling, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aslan Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 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. On the freezer side, Maytag sells upright freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Maytag specifies 1/4-inch soft copper or PEX supply tubing with a service loop, and warns that pushing the refrigerator too far back can pinch the line and cut flow to the ice maker. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Freestanding Ice Maker
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
Maytag Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice dispenser not working. Make sure the control lock and Sabbath mode are off, break up clumped ice with a plastic utensil, and confirm an in-door ice bin is fully snapped in place. Source: Maytag Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - Refrigerator
- 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
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 clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Carol Stream
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Carol Stream and freezer repair in Carol Stream.
Keeping a Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
- 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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Carol Stream
Most ice maker calls in Carol Stream 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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Before You Book in Carol Stream
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Carol Stream, IL
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
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Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Carol Stream technician bring the right parts.