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. 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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Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Winchester
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Winchester. 3 of them are based in Winchester itself, and the rest are spread across Lexington (9), Richmond (2), and Nicholasville (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. No company within 90 miles of Winchester mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Aptec Refrigeration & Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Winchester. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.0, 1.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
First up for Winchester: EJ's Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (18.2 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (24.3 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews); Sears Home Services (19.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- 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
- Ice dispenser not working. Make sure the control lock and Sabbath mode are off, break up clumped ice with a plastic utensil, and confirm an in-door ice bin is fully snapped in place. Source: Maytag Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - Refrigerator
When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Winchester
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Winchester and freezer repair in Winchester.
Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Winchester
Most ice maker calls in Winchester 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Winchester
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Winchester, KY
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Winchester
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Winchester
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.