Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in Ocean Acres involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Ocean Acres, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Ocean Acres
Within 30 miles of Ocean Acres there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Toms River (17), Forked River (4), and Lakewood (4). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Solid Appliance Repair Barnegat is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Ocean Acres. No company within 90 miles of Ocean Acres mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 3.5, 4.2 |
Closest matches for Ocean Acres: FINE FIX by JC SERVICE LLC (SAMSUNG APPLIANCES SPECIALIST ) (7.4 miles away, based in Forked River, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in Toms River, 4.5 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); C and R Appliance Of Galloway Inc (20.0 miles away, based in Galloway, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews); Apex Appliance Repair and Air Duct Cleaning (4.2 miles away, based in Barnegat, 4.6 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
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 French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), top-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
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What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
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
Maytag Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Ocean Acres
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Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
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:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Ocean Acres, NJ
Most ice maker calls in Ocean Acres 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 Ocean Acres
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ocean Acres, NJ
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
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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.