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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Wilmington
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wilmington. 11 list an address in Wilmington, and the rest are spread across Rocky Point (1), Navassa (1), and Southport (1). None of the repair companies near Wilmington name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Cape Fear Appliance Services, about 2.2 miles away. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wilmington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 3.0, 3.1 |
Closest matches for Wilmington: Appliance Service Co (3.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (5.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Jamerson Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); A & D Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 140 reviews).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
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 French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, upright freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
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
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
- 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
Testing or Resetting a Maytag Ice Maker
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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Compressor hums but will not start
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Wilmington and freezer repair in Wilmington.
Keeping a Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
Maytag Repair Cost Ranges
Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Wilmington
Most ice maker calls in Wilmington 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 Wilmington
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Wilmington, NC
What causes heavy frost buildup?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Do you repair Maytag standalone freezers too?
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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.