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 Baker, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maytag. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Maytag directly.
Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Baker
Within 30 miles of Baker there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Baton Rouge (10), Denham Springs (4), and St Amant (3). No company within 90 miles of Baker mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: THE APPLIANCE REPAIR TEAM LLC, around 6.7 miles out. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Baker. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.7, 9.6, 9.8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 22 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
The leading options for Baker are Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Acadian Appliance Service (28.9 miles away, based in St Amant, 4.6 stars from 88 reviews); THE APPLIANCE REPAIR TEAM LLC (6.7 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.9 stars from 216 reviews).
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. Freezer styles include upright freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
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
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?
- 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
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
Maytag Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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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
- Check door gaskets with the paper test: close the door on a sheet of paper and replace the seal if it slides out with little resistance. Source: Maytag - Why Is My Freezer Not Freezing?
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Baker
Most ice maker calls in Baker 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Baker
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Baker, LA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Live outside Baker? The same Maytag ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Brownfields. 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 Baker technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.