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 Knightdale, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Knightdale
40 repair companies serve Knightdale from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Raleigh (20), Cary (4), and Wendell (3). The closest is Appliance Services of NC, Inc., about 3.7 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Knightdale mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.7, 3.7, 4.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Knightdale: Mr. Appliance of Cary (16.3 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PRN Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Raleigh, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews); One Source Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 135 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.3 stars from 571 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker. Freezer styles include top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, and upright freezer.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
Maytag Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Knightdale and freezer repair in Knightdale.
Care Maytag Recommends
- 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
- 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
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Knightdale, NC
Most ice maker calls in Knightdale 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Knightdale
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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: Knightdale, NC
Should I repair or replace my Maytag refrigerator?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Knightdale technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.