Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in South Portland 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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near South Portland
25 repair companies serve South Portland from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in South Portland itself, and other nearby bases include Portland (5), Auburn (3), and Epping (2). Nearest on the list: Agren, around 1.9 miles out. No company within 90 miles of South Portland mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether South Portland is inside its regular service area.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.3, 3.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 25 |
The leading options for South Portland are Agren (1.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 2,172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); McLaughlin Appliance Sales, Service & Parts (3.9 miles away, based in Scarborough, 4.3 stars from 51 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.2 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.4 stars from 522 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Metropolitan Services (2.3 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 76 reviews).
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. On the freezer side, Maytag sells top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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 leaking. Check first that the refrigerator is level, because a tilted unit can keep water from going where it should. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Leaking Water
- 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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in South Portland
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Care Maytag Recommends
- Replace the water filter about every six months or when the indicator light comes on, make sure it is locked in and sealed, and flush the water system after a change. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Ice Maker
- 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
Maytag Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for South Portland, ME
Most ice maker calls in South Portland 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.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a South Portland Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: South Portland, ME
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in South Portland, ME
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near South Portland
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a South Portland technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.