A Maytag ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving Alpena, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Alpena
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 65-mile radius of Alpena. 1 of them are based in Alpena itself, and the rest are spread across Posen (1), East Tawas (1), and Tawas City (1). The farthest listed company is about 64 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.2 miles away. None of the repair companies near Alpena name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Alpena is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 12.0, 51.4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Companies within 65 miles | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
At the top of the Alpena list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Armstrong Repair, LLC Major Appliance Repair (51.4 miles away, based in East Tawas, 4.6 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J R's Appliance Repair & Heating (12.0 miles away, based in Posen, 4.6 stars from 20 reviews); Advanced Appliance & Refrigeration. (60.5 miles away, based in Gaylord, 3.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
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 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
What Maytag Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
The Maytag Ice Maker Test
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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Alpena and freezer repair in Alpena.
Keeping a Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Alpena Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Alpena 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Alpena
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Alpena, MI
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Alpena technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.