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. The Upper Montclair list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Upper Montclair
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Upper Montclair. The rest are spread across Clifton (17), Passaic (5), and Bloomfield (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. None of the repair companies near Upper Montclair name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Allwood Appliance Repair Pro, about 1.6 miles away. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Upper Montclair. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
First up for Upper Montclair: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (3.8 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan Marc Appliance (4.4 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clickfix appliance repair (3.5 miles away, based in Clifton, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
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
Maytag Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Small or hollow cubes. Maytag points to the water line, so check it for kinks, bulges or damage and consider copper tubing. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Upper Montclair
Most ice maker calls in Upper Montclair 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Upper Montclair
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Upper Montclair, NJ
Do you repair Maytag standalone freezers too?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Upper Montclair
Maytag ice maker and freezer repair for Brookdale, Glen Ridge, North Caldwell, and Caldwell is handled by the same companies listed for Upper Montclair. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Upper Montclair technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.