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. Below are independent repair companies serving Mattoon, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Mattoon IL
28 repair companies serve Mattoon from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Mattoon, and other nearby bases include Decatur (5), Champaign (5), and Olney (3). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. None of the repair companies near Mattoon name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 23 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mattoon is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mattoon. 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 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 28 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 26.4, 39.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
Closest matches for Mattoon: Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Probst Refrigeration and Heating, Inc. (26.4 miles away, based in Effingham, 4.7 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Champaign (44.2 miles away, based in Champaign, 4.6 stars from 766 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Purcell Appliance Center (58.1 miles away, based in Rantoul, 4.9 stars from 282 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
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
- Freezer too cold. Confirm the setting is within about a degree of 0°F, make sure food isn't blocking vents or the evaporator fan, and turn off an ice maker that isn't connected to water. Source: Maytag - What to Do If Your Freezer Is Too Cold
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
Maytag Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Mattoon
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Keeping a Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Mattoon
Most ice maker calls in Mattoon 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Mattoon
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Mattoon, IL
Do you work for Maytag?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Mattoon technician bring the right parts.