Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Lanham, MD

Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in Lanham involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. 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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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Lanham

We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lanham. 1 list an address in Lanham, and other nearby bases include Hyattsville (4), Laurel (4), and Bowie (3). Distances run up to about 9 miles. No company within 30 miles of Lanham names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is pj appliance, about 0.9 miles away. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 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.

The leading options for Lanham are Arlington Maytag Appliance Rpr (15.2 miles away, based in Arlington, 3.8 stars from 11 reviews); Maytag (10.8 miles away, based in Washington, 2.0 stars from 11 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (4.0 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Tanzanite Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See

Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker. Freezer styles include chest freezer, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), top-freezer refrigerator, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.

Maytag Ice and Freezer Features

What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different

Icy water can refreeze on the stripper and form an ice bridge that jams the harvest fingers, which Maytag says should be cleared with a plastic utensil only. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Freestanding Ice Maker

Maytag Symptoms and First Checks

• Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. Pull the ice bin and chip away built-up ice with a plastic knife, or defrost the freezer if the buildup is too large, and check for a frozen or kinked water line. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
• 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?

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

When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair

• Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
• An ice maker light or error code on the display
• Ice tastes or smells off

Inside a Freezer Repair Visit

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Care Maytag Recommends

• 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

What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost

A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:

• Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
• Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
• Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
• Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
• Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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

• When the water filter was last changed
• Whether the water dispenser still works
• The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section

Local Notes for Lanham

Most ice maker calls in Lanham 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.

Before You Book in Lanham

• What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
• Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
• Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?

Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lanham, MD

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