Maytag owners in Hickory Hills usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Hickory Hills, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Hickory Hills IL
Within 30 miles of Hickory Hills there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Hickory Hills, and other nearby bases include Oak Lawn (6), Chicago Ridge (3), and Palos Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Nearest on the list: Same-Day Appliance Fix Hickory Hills, around 0.1 miles out. 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. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.3, 1.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
The leading options for Hickory Hills are Maytag Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maytag (19.7 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews); Maytag Appliance Repair (29.1 miles away, based in Wheeling, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 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
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
- 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?
- Frost buildup in freezer. Inspect and clean the door seals, avoid warm or uncovered food and frequent door openings, and defrost once frost is about 1/4 inch thick. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Avoid Frost Build Up
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
Maytag Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Hickory Hills
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Hickory Hills and freezer repair in Hickory Hills.
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
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hickory Hills, IL
Most ice maker calls in Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hickory Hills, IL
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Is this Maytag customer service?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hickory Hills technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.