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. The New Orleans list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near New Orleans
40 repair companies serve New Orleans from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in New Orleans, and the rest are spread across Metairie (10), Slidell (7), and Harahan (4). The closest is Washing Machine Repair | Refrigerator Repair, about 7.9 miles away. No company within 90 miles of New Orleans mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 23 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.9, 8.6, 8.8 |
At the top of the New Orleans list: Broussard Appliance Service (14.1 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); Solar Refrigeration & Appliance Service Inc (15.1 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 2,248 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 526 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
Maytag ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), and chest freezer.
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 says the ice maker's water valve needs at least 20 psi to work, with a healthy supply running roughly 30 to 120 psi, and that kinks, clogs or a filter older than six months can starve it of water. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
What Maytag Says to Check First
- 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
Before You Call: The Maytag Reset
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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in New Orleans and freezer repair in New Orleans.
Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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?
- 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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for New Orleans
Most ice maker calls in New Orleans 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.
Questions to Ask a New Orleans Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: New Orleans, LA
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More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in New Orleans, LA
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near New Orleans
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a New Orleans technician bring the right parts.