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.
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Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, O'Fallon IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of O'Fallon. 1 of them are based in O'Fallon itself, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (16), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). Distances run up to about 22 miles. The closest is Appliance Repair Ruby, about 0.9 miles away. 1 lists Maytag specifically. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from O'Fallon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 3.5, 3.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Mention Maytag | 1 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
At the top of the O'Fallon list: Advantage Maytag (6.6 miles away, based in Collinsville, 3.9 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (3.9 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.3 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.3 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
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.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
Maytag Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a O'Fallon Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in O'Fallon and freezer repair in O'Fallon.
Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Maytag Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- 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
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for O'Fallon
Most ice maker calls in O'Fallon 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 O'Fallon Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: O'Fallon, IL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Do you work for Maytag?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near O'Fallon
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.