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 Wixom, 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.
Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Wixom MI
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wixom. Other nearby bases include Livonia (11), Waterford Township (6), and Detroit (4). Nearest on the list: Batteries Plus Phone Repair, around 3.6 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Wixom names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 39 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wixom. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.6, 3.9, 5.2 |
| Mention Maytag | 1 |
Closest matches for Wixom: A Dependable Maytag Home Appliance (20.1 miles away, based in Royal Oak, 4.3 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (12.8 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County (12.7 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 957 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Samco Facilities Maintenance (13.7 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker.
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
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Freezer not freezing. Start by clearing out an overpacked freezer, because crowded shelves can block airflow to the evaporator fan. Source: Maytag - Why Is My Freezer Not Freezing?
- 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
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Wixom
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Wixom and freezer repair in Wixom.
Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
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:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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 a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Wixom Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Wixom 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.
Before You Book in Wixom
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Wixom, MI
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Also Serving Towns Around Wixom
Maytag ice maker and freezer repair for Walled Lake and Milford is handled by the same companies listed for Wixom. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Maytag refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.