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. Below are independent repair companies serving Hattiesburg, 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 Hattiesburg
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Hattiesburg. 3 of them are based in Hattiesburg itself, and the rest are spread across Picayune (3), Columbia (2), and Petal (1). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The closest is Appliance Service Central LLC, about 3.0 miles away. None of the repair companies near Hattiesburg name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 11 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hattiesburg is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 4.9, 7.2 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
First up for Hattiesburg: FixFast Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, 3.7 stars from 22 reviews); Brackman Service Company (4.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 20 reviews); Appliance Service Central LLC (3.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 12 reviews); Knight's Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Petal, 4.9 stars from 15 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.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
Maytag specifies 1/4-inch soft copper or PEX supply tubing with a service loop, and warns that pushing the refrigerator too far back can pinch the line and cut flow to the ice maker. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Freestanding Ice Maker
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
- 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?
- Freezer too cold. Confirm the setting is within about a degree of 0°F, make sure food isn't blocking vents or the evaporator fan, and turn off an ice maker that isn't connected to water. Source: Maytag - What to Do If Your Freezer Is Too Cold
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
Maytag Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What Gets Fixed on a Hattiesburg Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Hattiesburg and freezer repair in Hattiesburg.
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?
- 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
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
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Hattiesburg
Most ice maker calls in Hattiesburg 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.
Questions to Ask a Hattiesburg Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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: Hattiesburg, MS
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is this Maytag customer service?
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Also Serving Towns Around Hattiesburg
Maytag ice maker and freezer repair for West Hattiesburg and Columbia is handled by the same companies listed for Hattiesburg. 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 Hattiesburg technician bring the right parts.