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 Mount Sterling, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Mount Sterling
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Mount Sterling. The rest are spread across Lexington (9), Danville (5), and Frankfort (4). None of the repair companies near Mount Sterling name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: AMA Services, around 13.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 35 businesses. Mount Sterling is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mount Sterling. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 36 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 13.1, 13.5, 13.7 |
At the top of the Mount Sterling list: EJ's Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (31.6 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (34.1 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.2 miles away, based in Morehead, 4.6 stars from 83 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
Maytag Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. Pull the ice bin and chip away built-up ice with a plastic knife, or defrost the freezer if the buildup is too large, and check for a frozen or kinked water line. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- Frost buildup in freezer. Inspect and clean the door seals, avoid warm or uncovered food and frequent door openings, and defrost once frost is about 1/4 inch thick. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Avoid Frost Build Up
Maytag Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Mount Sterling and freezer repair in Mount Sterling.
Keeping a Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
Maytag Repair Cost Ranges
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Mount Sterling
Most ice maker calls in Mount Sterling 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.
Kentucky has no license category for appliance repair as such; the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses trades such as HVAC (whose scope covers installing and repairing heating, burner and cooling systems), plumbing and electrical. Source: KRS 198B.650 Definitions (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission)
In Kentucky, you can check a license with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction License Search and Verification or report a problem to the Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Mount Sterling Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Mount Sterling, KY
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Is this Maytag customer service?
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Mount Sterling
Live outside Mount Sterling? The same Maytag ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Morehead. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Mount Sterling technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.