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 Wood River, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Wood River IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wood River. 1 list an address in Wood River, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (15), Alton (4), and Edwardsville (3). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. Miller Kitchen Appliance Care is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Wood River. 1 of them mentions Maytag in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 28 businesses.
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| Mention Maytag | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 3.3, 3.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
First up for Wood River: Advantage Maytag (14.6 miles away, based in Collinsville, 3.9 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (19.2 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings (5.0 miles away, based in Alton, 4.7 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (19.4 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.9 stars from 5,162 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. On the freezer side, Maytag sells top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge).
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
What Maytag Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
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
When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Wood River
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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
- 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
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Wood River
Most ice maker calls in Wood River 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.
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Hiring a Repair Company in Wood River
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Wood River, IL
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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What should I do about a Maytag error code?
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Wood River
The technicians listed for Wood River also cover smaller towns nearby, including East Alton, Bethalto, and Gillespie. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Maytag ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Wood River technician bring the right parts.