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 Durham, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Durham
40 repair companies serve Durham from within 30 miles. 13 list an address in Durham, and other nearby bases include Raleigh (15), Cary (6), and Wake Forest (2). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. Nearest on the list: Durham Trusted Appliance Repair, around 1.1 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Durham mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
Closest matches for Durham: AMC Appliance Repair- Durham, North Carolina (5.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Durham Appliance Thrift and Repair LLC (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 173 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Cary (16.0 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 385 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.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
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
Maytag Symptoms and First Checks
- 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?
- Ice maker leaking. Check first that the refrigerator is level, because a tilted unit can keep water from going where it should. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Leaking Water
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 maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Durham
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Durham and freezer repair in Durham.
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
- Keep the freezer at about 0°F; Maytag says the ice maker stops producing above about 5°F, and a setting that is far too low can freeze water before it reaches the mold. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
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:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Durham, NC
Most ice maker calls in Durham 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Durham
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Durham, NC
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
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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.