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. Below are independent repair companies serving Queens, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Queens
40 repair companies serve Queens from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Flushing (9), Great Neck (4), and Bayside (3). Nearest on the list: Universal Appliance Repair Flushing, around 0.9 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Queens mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Queens. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.3, 1.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 30 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
First up for Queens: Fixit Pro (3.4 miles away, based in Rego Park, 5.0 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Queens Village, 4.4 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Murray Hill (1.4 miles away, based in Flushing, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Great Neck (4.8 miles away, based in Great Neck, 4.9 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker. Freezer styles include chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Icy water can refreeze on the stripper and form an ice bridge that jams the harvest fingers, which Maytag says should be cleared with a plastic utensil only. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Freestanding Ice Maker
Maytag Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Queens and freezer repair in Queens.
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
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:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Queens, NY
Most ice maker calls in Queens 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Queens
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Queens, NY
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Do you repair Maytag standalone freezers too?
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Queens technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.