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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Nanuet
40 repair companies serve Nanuet from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Nanuet itself, and the rest are spread across Spring Valley (4), Ridgewood (3), and New City (2). No company within 90 miles of Nanuet mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Nanuet Appliance Repair Contractors, around 0.2 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.3, 1.5 |
At the top of the Nanuet list: United Technical Services (8.0 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); Appliance Repair Medic (2.1 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 4.6 stars from 251 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (9.6 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rockland Appliance Center (2.6 miles away, based in West Nyack, 4.1 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Chest and upright freezers usually have their condenser coils built into the cabinet walls where they can't be reached, while refrigerator-freezer combinations may have external coils that can be vacuumed. Source: Maytag - Freezer Troubleshooting
What Maytag Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
What Gets Fixed on a Nanuet Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Nanuet and freezer repair in Nanuet.
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?
- 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
Maytag Repair Cost Ranges
Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Nanuet, NY
Most ice maker calls in Nanuet 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.
Questions to Ask a Nanuet Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Nanuet, NY
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is this Maytag customer service?
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Nearby Towns Served From Nanuet
Live outside Nanuet? The same Maytag ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Chestnut Ridge. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Nanuet technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.