Maytag owners in Morehead City usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Morehead City list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Morehead City
15 repair companies serve Morehead City from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Morehead City itself, and other nearby bases include Jacksonville (5), New Bern (3), and Washington (3). No company within 90 miles of Morehead City mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Bob's Appliance Services, about 0.9 miles away. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Morehead City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Morehead City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.9, 30.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
At the top of the Morehead City list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cavalry Appliance Service (31.9 miles away, based in New Bern, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (36.6 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.6 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.3 miles away, based in Midway Park, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), and chest freezer.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
Icy water can refreeze on the stripper and form an ice bridge that jams the harvest fingers, which Maytag says should be cleared with a plastic utensil only. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Freestanding Ice Maker
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?
- 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
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
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Morehead City and freezer repair in Morehead City.
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
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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 ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Morehead City Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Morehead City 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 Morehead City
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Morehead City, NC
Do you work for Maytag?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag refrigerator?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Morehead City technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.