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. The Smithville list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Smithville MO
Within 30 miles of Smithville there are 33 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Kansas City (13), Independence (6), and St Joseph (5). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Harbor Appliance Repair Advisors, around 12.5 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Smithville mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.5, 13.9, 14.3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 33 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
First up for Smithville: Seniors Electrical and Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.8 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Independence, 4.5 stars from 909 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (26.8 miles away, based in Independence, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.7 miles away, based in St Joseph, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
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 convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
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 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
- 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
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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Smithville and freezer repair in Smithville.
Care Maytag Recommends
- 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
- 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?
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:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it 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?
- 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Smithville
Most ice maker calls in Smithville 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 Smithville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Smithville, MO
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Smithville, MO
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Smithville
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Smithville
Maytag ice maker and freezer repair for Platte City is handled by the same companies listed for Smithville. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Smithville technician bring the right parts.