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 Fords, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maytag. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Maytag directly.
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fords
40 repair companies serve Fords from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Perth Amboy (7), Edison (6), and Staten Island (4). No company within 90 miles of Fords mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fords. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.5, 2.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Fords are Top Tech Appliance Repair LLC (5.3 miles away, based in Carteret, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (3.2 miles away, based in Port Reading, 4.8 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pay Less Repair Services LLC (4.4 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MCTECH USA LLC (1.5 miles away, based in Perth Amboy, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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. Freezer styles include chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), and top-freezer refrigerator.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
Maytag specifies 1/4-inch soft copper or PEX supply tubing with a service loop, and warns that pushing the refrigerator too far back can pinch the line and cut flow to the ice maker. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Freestanding Ice Maker
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 dispenser not working. Make sure the control lock and Sabbath mode are off, break up clumped ice with a plastic utensil, and confirm an in-door ice bin is fully snapped in place. Source: Maytag Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - Refrigerator
- 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
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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Fords
Most ice maker calls in Fords 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Fords
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fords, NJ
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
Do you work for Maytag?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Fords
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fords
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fords technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.