A Maytag ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving Waggaman, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Waggaman
40 repair companies serve Waggaman from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). No company within 90 miles of Waggaman mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Crescent Appliance Service Center is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Waggaman. The 35 rated companies in range average 3.6 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 22 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 46 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.6, 2.9 |
First up for Waggaman: Broussard Appliance Service (7.3 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Solar Refrigeration & Appliance Service Inc (5.4 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 2,248 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 526 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews).
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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?
- 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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Waggaman Freezer Call
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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
- 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
Budgeting for a Maytag Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Waggaman
Most ice maker calls in Waggaman 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 Waggaman
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Waggaman, LA
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag refrigerator?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Waggaman technician bring the right parts.