Maytag owners in Ruston usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Ruston, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Maytag. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Maytag ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Ruston
19 repair companies serve Ruston from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Ruston itself, and other nearby bases include Bastrop (4), West Monroe (3), and Monroe (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Nearest on the list: Northeast Appliance Repair LLC, around 0.7 miles out. None of the repair companies near Ruston name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Ruston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ruston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 8.2, 21.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 19 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
Closest matches for Ruston: Northeast Appliance Repair LLC (0.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 187 reviews); Northeast Appliance Repair LLC (29.5 miles away, based in West Monroe, 4.8 stars from 408 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (30.8 miles away, based in Homer, 4.2 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.9 miles away, based in Monroe, 4.8 stars from 41 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. On the freezer side, Maytag sells side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge).
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
Depending on the model, the ice maker sits either in the freezer compartment or in the fresh food door (Store-N-Door and In-Door-Ice systems). Source: Maytag - Refrigerators
What Maytag Says to Check First
- Freezer too cold. Confirm the setting is within about a degree of 0°F, make sure food isn't blocking vents or the evaporator fan, and turn off an ice maker that isn't connected to water. Source: Maytag - What to Do If Your Freezer Is Too Cold
- 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
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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Ruston and freezer repair in Ruston.
Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- Keep the freezer at about 0°F; Maytag says the ice maker stops producing above about 5°F, and a setting that is far too low can freeze water before it reaches the mold. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- 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?
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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
What Ruston Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Ruston 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 Ruston
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ruston, LA
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Related Repair Pages for Ruston
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Ruston
The technicians listed for Ruston also cover smaller towns nearby, including Grambling and Jonesboro. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Maytag ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Ruston technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.