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. Below are independent repair companies serving Peoria, 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, Peoria IL
Within 30 miles of Peoria there are 21 appliance repair companies in our data. 8 of them are based in Peoria itself, and other nearby bases include Pekin (3), Canton (3), and East Peoria (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Nearest on the list: Benson's Appliance Sales and Repair Service, around 0.9 miles out. None of the repair companies near Peoria name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Peoria. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 2.3 |
The leading options for Peoria are Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Horner's Appliance (3.9 miles away, based in West Peoria, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Peoria (2.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 568 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Benson's Appliance Sales and Repair Service (0.9 miles away, 4.0 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker.
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
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
- 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
Testing or Resetting a Maytag Ice Maker
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
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Peoria Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Peoria and freezer repair in Peoria.
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
Budgeting for a Maytag Ice Maker Repair
Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Peoria
Most ice maker calls in Peoria 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Peoria
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Peoria, IL
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag refrigerator?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Peoria
Maytag ice maker and freezer repair for Peoria Heights and Chillicothe is handled by the same companies listed for Peoria. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Peoria technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.