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.
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Elmhurst
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Elmhurst. 6 of them are based in Elmhurst itself, and the rest are spread across Lombard (4), Addison (3), and Melrose Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is Maytag Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. 1 lists Maytag specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elmhurst. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.4, 1.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention Maytag | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
At the top of the Elmhurst list: Maytag Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maytag (14.8 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews); Maytag Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in Wheeling, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Oak Brook, 4.6 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker. On the freezer side, Maytag sells top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, upright freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
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
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
- Ice maker leaking. Check first that the refrigerator is level, because a tilted unit can keep water from going where it should. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Leaking Water
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
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Elmhurst
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Elmhurst and freezer repair in Elmhurst.
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
Budgeting for a Maytag Ice Maker Repair
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?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Elmhurst
Most ice maker calls in Elmhurst 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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Hiring a Repair Company in Elmhurst
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Elmhurst, IL
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag refrigerator?
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Elmhurst
Nearby Towns Served From Elmhurst
Live outside Elmhurst? The same Maytag ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Berkeley. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Elmhurst technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.