Maytag owners in Riverdale usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Riverdale list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Riverdale
40 repair companies serve Riverdale from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Riverdale itself, and other nearby bases include Chicago (8), Palos Heights (3), and Oak Lawn (3). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Riverdale Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Riverdale. 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. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
First up for Riverdale: Maytag Appliance Repair (23.3 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maytag (30.8 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews); Maytag Appliance Repair (37.4 miles away, based in Wheeling, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
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.
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
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
- 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?
- 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
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
Maytag Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Riverdale and freezer repair in Riverdale.
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
- 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
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:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Riverdale
Most ice maker calls in Riverdale 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 Riverdale Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Riverdale, IL
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Riverdale
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Riverdale
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.