Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Travilah, MD

Maytag owners in Travilah usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Travilah, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.

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Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Travilah

Within 30 miles of Travilah there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Gaithersburg (11), Rockville (11), and Bethesda (6). No company within 30 miles of Travilah names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is Elite Potomac Appliance Repair, about 3.3 miles away. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.

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At the top of the Travilah list: Arlington Maytag Appliance Rpr (14.2 miles away, based in Arlington, 3.8 stars from 11 reviews); Maytag (16.2 miles away, based in Washington, 2.0 stars from 11 reviews); Sterling Appliance (7.4 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs

Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker.

Maytag Lines Technicians Work On

How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work

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

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

Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems

• 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
• 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

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
• Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not

What Gets Fixed on a Travilah Freezer Call

Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Travilah and freezer repair in Travilah.

Keeping a Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Running

• 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
• 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

What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost

Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:

• Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
• Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
• Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
• Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
• Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
• Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?

Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?

Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.

Before the Technician Arrives

• When the water filter was last changed
• Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
• Any light, code or message on the display

Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Travilah, MD

Most ice maker calls in Travilah 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 Travilah

• How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
• Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
• What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?

Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Travilah, MD

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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Travilah

Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Travilah technician bring the right parts.