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 Opelousas
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Opelousas. 3 list an address in Opelousas, and other nearby bases include Lafayette (7), Eunice (2), and Scott (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Opelousas mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 19 businesses.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 3.1, 5.9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
First up for Opelousas: Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (26.4 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cajun Cold Refrigeration, Inc (16.7 miles away, based in Lafayette, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); All Pro Appliance Services LLC (24.2 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Small or hollow cubes. Maytag points to the water line, so check it for kinks, bulges or damage and consider copper tubing. 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
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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Opelousas and freezer repair in Opelousas.
Care Maytag Recommends
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Opelousas Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Opelousas 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 Opelousas
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Opelousas, LA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
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Live outside Opelousas? The same Maytag ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Ville Platte. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Opelousas technician bring the right parts.