Maytag owners in East Riverdale usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The East Riverdale list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, East Riverdale MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of East Riverdale. The rest are spread across Washington (11), Silver Spring (6), and Hyattsville (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. No company within 30 miles of East Riverdale names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: dc metro commercial appliance repair, around 1.3 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Mention Maytag | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.7, 2.5 |
Closest matches for East Riverdale: Arlington Maytag Appliance Rpr (11.8 miles away, based in Arlington, 3.8 stars from 11 reviews); Maytag (7.5 miles away, based in Washington, 2.0 stars from 11 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (5.5 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
Maytag ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Maytag sells French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), and chest freezer.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Ice maker not making ice. Confirm the freezer is set to 0°F, then check that the ice maker is turned on and its shutoff arm is down. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
Testing or Resetting a Maytag Ice Maker
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
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in East Riverdale
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in East Riverdale and freezer repair in East Riverdale.
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?
- 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
Maytag Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around East Riverdale
Most ice maker calls in East Riverdale 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a East Riverdale Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: East Riverdale, MD
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Which East Riverdale technicians work on Maytag?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in East Riverdale
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From East Riverdale
Maytag ice maker and freezer repair for Riverdale Park and Bladensburg is handled by the same companies listed for East Riverdale. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a East Riverdale technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.