If your Maytag ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Silver Spring, 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.
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Silver Spring
Within 30 miles of Silver Spring there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 8 list an address in Silver Spring, and other nearby bases include Bethesda (8), Washington (7), and Takoma Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. None of the companies within 30 miles mention Maytag by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Refresh Appliance Services, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Silver Spring. 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
At the top of the Silver Spring list: Arlington Maytag Appliance Rpr (9.5 miles away, based in Arlington, 3.8 stars from 11 reviews); Maytag (7.3 miles away, based in Washington, 2.0 stars from 11 reviews); InterTech Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 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.
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Maytag specifies 1/4-inch soft copper or PEX supply tubing with a service loop, and warns that pushing the refrigerator too far back can pinch the line and cut flow to the ice maker. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Freestanding Ice Maker
Chest and upright freezers usually have their condenser coils built into the cabinet walls where they can't be reached, while refrigerator-freezer combinations may have external coils that can be vacuumed. Source: Maytag - Freezer Troubleshooting
Maytag Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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 clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Silver Spring and freezer repair in Silver Spring.
Care Maytag Recommends
- 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
- If dispensed ice isn't used regularly, empty and clean the ice bin and chute about every two weeks, wiping the chute and bin bottom with a warm damp cloth and drying them well. Source: Maytag Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - Refrigerator
Budgeting for a Maytag Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Silver Spring
Most ice maker calls in Silver Spring 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Silver Spring
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Silver Spring, MD
How do I reset my ice maker?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
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Also Serving Towns Around Silver Spring
Live outside Silver Spring? The same Maytag ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Forest Glen. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Silver Spring technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.