Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Kettering, MD

Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in Kettering involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Kettering list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.

Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maytag. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Maytag directly.

Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Kettering MD

We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kettering. Other nearby bases include Washington (7), Hyattsville (4), and Bowie (3). Distances run up to about 12 miles. No company within 30 miles of Kettering names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Tanzanite Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Kettering. The 40 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.

Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.

Closest matches for Kettering: Arlington Maytag Appliance Rpr (17.0 miles away, based in Arlington, 3.8 stars from 11 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (2.9 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Maytag (12.7 miles away, based in Washington, 2.0 stars from 11 reviews); Tanzanite Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs

Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker. On the freezer side, Maytag sells top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, and convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge).

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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

What Maytag Says to Check First

• 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
• 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

• Water pooling under or inside the freezer
• Compressor hums but will not start
• Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm

Inside a Freezer Repair Visit

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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
• 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

Budgeting for a Maytag Ice Maker Repair

Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:

• Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
• Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
• Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
• Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
• Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?

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.

Getting Ready for the Repair

• Whether the water dispenser still works
• When the water filter was last changed
• Any light, code or message on the display

Local Notes for Kettering

Most ice maker calls in Kettering 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.

Hiring a Repair Company in Kettering

• How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
• What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
• Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?

Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Kettering, MD

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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Kettering technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.