Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in New Ulm involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The New Ulm list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near New Ulm
23 repair companies serve New Ulm from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in New Ulm itself, and other nearby bases include Mankato (4), Hutchinson (2), and Waseca (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. None of the repair companies near New Ulm name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Alwin/Klassen Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from New Ulm. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. New Ulm is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Ulm. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.6, 13.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
First up for New Ulm: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alwin/Klassen Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews); Daak Refrigeration & Appliance (38.3 miles away, based in Hutchinson, 4.1 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Degrood's Appliance (26.8 miles away, based in Mankato, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker. On the freezer side, Maytag sells convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Ice dispenser not working. Make sure the control lock and Sabbath mode are off, break up clumped ice with a plastic utensil, and confirm an in-door ice bin is fully snapped in place. Source: Maytag Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - Refrigerator
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. Pull the ice bin and chip away built-up ice with a plastic knife, or defrost the freezer if the buildup is too large, and check for a frozen or kinked water line. 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 clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in New Ulm and freezer repair in New Ulm.
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
- Check door gaskets with the paper test: close the door on a sheet of paper and replace the seal if it slides out with little resistance. Source: Maytag - Why Is My Freezer Not Freezing?
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for New Ulm
Most ice maker calls in New Ulm 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Hiring a Repair Company in New Ulm
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: New Ulm, MN
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Other Refrigeration Repair in New Ulm
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near New Ulm
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a New Ulm technician bring the right parts.