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. The Ridgewood list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Ridgewood
40 repair companies serve Ridgewood from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Ridgewood itself, and other nearby bases include Paramus (6), Paterson (4), and Fair Lawn (3). Mr. Appliance of Bergen County is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Ridgewood. No company within 90 miles of Ridgewood mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.4, 0.4 |
At the top of the Ridgewood list: United Technical Services (4.5 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (0.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Bergen Appliance Service (4.5 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.5 stars from 360 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&D Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Prospect Park, 4.2 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
Depending on the model, the ice maker sits either in the freezer compartment or in the fresh food door (Store-N-Door and In-Door-Ice systems). Source: Maytag - Refrigerators
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
- 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
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
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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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?
- 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
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:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Ridgewood
Most ice maker calls in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ridgewood, NJ
Do you work for Maytag?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
Which Ridgewood technicians work on Maytag?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Ridgewood technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.