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 Jacksonville list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Jacksonville
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Jacksonville. 1 of them are based in Jacksonville itself, and the rest are spread across Springfield (8), Alton (4), and Jerseyville (3). None of the companies within 60 miles mention Maytag by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 28 businesses. Jacksonville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jacksonville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 22.6, 24.9 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 33 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
At the top of the Jacksonville list: Advantage Maytag (74.9 miles away, based in Collinsville, 3.9 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt Cawley Appliance Service (37.6 miles away, based in Riverton, 4.4 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trone Appliance Center (22.6 miles away, based in Beardstown, 4.2 stars from 37 reviews).
Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Maytag ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
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 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
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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
What Gets Fixed on a Jacksonville Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Jacksonville and freezer repair in Jacksonville.
Care Maytag Recommends
- 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
- 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
Maytag Repair Cost Ranges
Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
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
Around Jacksonville
Most ice maker calls in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Jacksonville, IL
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I reset my ice maker?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Live outside Jacksonville? The same Maytag ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Beardstown. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Jacksonville technician bring the right parts.