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 Garfield, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Garfield
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Garfield. 2 list an address in Garfield, and the rest are spread across Clifton (14), Hackensack (6), and Passaic (5). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. The closest is Garfield Emergency Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Garfield mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.7, 0.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
The leading options for Garfield are Sam The Man Repairs LLC (1.9 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Bergen Appliance Service (3.7 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.5 stars from 360 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sequence 7 Appliance Repairs (3.3 miles away, based in Hackensack, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clickfix appliance repair (2.5 miles away, based in Clifton, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
Maytag ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Maytag sells French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, and convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge).
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Frost buildup in freezer. Inspect and clean the door seals, avoid warm or uncovered food and frequent door openings, and defrost once frost is about 1/4 inch thick. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Avoid Frost Build Up
- 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
When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Garfield Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Garfield and freezer repair in Garfield.
Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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
- 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:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Garfield Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Garfield 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.
Before You Book in Garfield
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Garfield, NJ
Do you repair Maytag standalone freezers too?
Which Garfield technicians work on Maytag?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Garfield technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.