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 Independence, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Independence
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Independence. 6 list an address in Independence, and other nearby bases include Kansas City (17), Lee's Summit (6), and Overland Park (4). Distances run up to about 21 miles. No company within 90 miles of Independence 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 Pros of Kansas City, about 2.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 37 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 3.4, 3.5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 52 |
At the top of the Independence list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 909 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical (8.9 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.8 stars from 19,657 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Shark (15.4 miles away, based in Prairie Village, 4.9 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
Maytag ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Maytag sells convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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 Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Independence
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Independence and freezer repair in Independence.
Keeping a Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
- 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:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Independence
Most ice maker calls in Independence 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.
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Independence
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Independence, MO
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
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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.