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 Des Plaines list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maytag. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Maytag directly.
Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Des Plaines IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Des Plaines. 10 of them are based in Des Plaines itself, and other nearby bases include Park Ridge (4), Arlington Heights (4), and Glenview (4). Nearest on the list: United Appliances Repair, around 0.0 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Des Plaines names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 0.6, 0.7 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
Closest matches for Des Plaines: Maytag Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maytag (22.4 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews); Maytag Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Wheeling, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ali Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
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
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 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
- 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
When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Des Plaines and freezer repair in Des Plaines.
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
- 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
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Des Plaines, IL
Most ice maker calls in Des Plaines 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Questions to Ask a Des Plaines 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Des Plaines, IL
Is this Maytag customer service?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
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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.