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 Elmira, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Elmira
26 repair companies serve Elmira from within 60 miles. 3 of them are based in Elmira itself, and the rest are spread across Horseheads (2), Ithaca (2), and Bath (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Nearest on the list: DishMaster Appliance Fix, around 0.2 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Elmira mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Elmira is inside its regular service area.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 26 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.3, 2.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
The leading options for Elmira are Sears Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Horseheads, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Horseheads, 4.5 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Service ,LLC (2.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 44 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Sayre, 4.2 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker. On the freezer side, Maytag sells side-by-side refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), chest freezer, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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 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
When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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Care Maytag Recommends
- 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
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Elmira
Most ice maker calls in Elmira 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 York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Elmira
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Elmira, NY
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Elmira technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.