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 Brandon, 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.
Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Brandon
We found 37 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Brandon. 6 of them are based in Brandon itself, and the rest are spread across Jackson (20), Pearl (4), and Madison (3). Distances run up to about 16 miles. Quality Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Brandon. No company within 90 miles of Brandon mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brandon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 37 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
The leading options for Brandon are Mr. Appliance of Madison (13.8 miles away, based in Madison, 4.5 stars from 179 reviews); Davis Refrigeration and Electrical Inc (12.4 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews); Fixit Refrigeration & Appliance Inc (3.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 6 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.1 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
Maytag ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Maytag sells side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
Maytag says the ice maker's water valve needs at least 20 psi to work, with a healthy supply running roughly 30 to 120 psi, and that kinks, clogs or a filter older than six months can starve it of water. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
What Maytag Says to Check First
- 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
- 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?
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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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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
- 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
Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Brandon
Most ice maker calls in Brandon 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.
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
In Mississippi, you can check a license with the MSBOC Check A License or report a problem to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Brandon
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Brandon, MS
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Brandon
Maytag ice maker and freezer repair for Forest is handled by the same companies listed for Brandon. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Brandon technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.