Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in Forest Hills involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Forest Hills, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Forest Hills
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Forest Hills. The rest are spread across Grand Rapids (8), Grandville (3), and Wyoming (2). No company within 90 miles of Forest Hills mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Appliance Repair, about 5.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 32 businesses.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 33 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.4, 5.9, 6.4 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
The leading options for Forest Hills are Big Lake Appliance Service (23.1 miles away, based in Conklin, 4.8 stars from 237 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in Grandville, 4.3 stars from 492 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.6 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Toro's Refrigeration Heating & Cooling (9.9 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.9 stars from 33 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. On the freezer side, Maytag sells side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, upright freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
- 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
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
When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Forest Hills Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Forest Hills and freezer repair in Forest Hills.
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
Budgeting for a Maytag Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Forest Hills, MI
Most ice maker calls in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Forest Hills, MI
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag refrigerator?
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Forest Hills
Live outside Forest Hills? The same Maytag ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Lowell. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Forest Hills technician bring the right parts.