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 Chalco, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Chalco
Within 30 miles of Chalco there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Omaha (12), Council Bluffs (4), and Fremont (4). The closest is Andy's Appliance Repair, about 2.2 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Chalco mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 3.5, 4.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
Closest matches for Chalco: ASAP Home Pros (5.2 miles away, based in Omaha, 4.6 stars from 348 reviews); Mr. Appliance of West Omaha (8.0 miles away, based in Elkhorn, 4.8 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Andy's Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Omaha, 4.7 stars from 1,658 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ServiceOne Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical (4.6 miles away, based in Omaha, 4.8 stars from 5,472 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker.
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. Pull the ice bin and chip away built-up ice with a plastic knife, or defrost the freezer if the buildup is too large, and check for a frozen or kinked water line. 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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Chalco Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Chalco and freezer repair in Chalco.
Care Maytag Recommends
- 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?
- If dispensed ice isn't used regularly, empty and clean the ice bin and chute about every two weeks, wiping the chute and bin bottom with a warm damp cloth and drying them well. Source: Maytag Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - Refrigerator
Budgeting for a Maytag Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Chalco, NE
Most ice maker calls in Chalco 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.
Nebraska does not license appliance repair technicians at the state level; contractors working on other people's property register with the Department of Labor, and trade licenses such as plumbing are handled by cities and villages. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor: Who Needs to Register
In Nebraska, you can check a license with the Nebraska Department of Labor contractor registration (Search Registered Contractors and Subcontractors) or report a problem to the Nebraska Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Chalco Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Chalco, NE
Should I repair or replace my Maytag refrigerator?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Chalco, NE
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Chalco
Also Serving Towns Around Chalco
Live outside Chalco? The same Maytag ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Gretna. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Chalco technician bring the right parts.