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 Ridge, 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.
Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Ridge
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ridge. 1 of them are based in Ridge itself, and the rest are spread across Riverhead (5), Holtsville (3), and Mastic (2). Distances run up to about 14 miles. No company within 90 miles of Ridge mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is LJ Appliance Repair Service, about 1.1 miles away. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 5.3, 5.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Ridge are Island Wide Appliance (12.4 miles away, based in Patchogue, 4.5 stars from 322 reviews); Just in time refrigeration (9.5 miles away, based in Mastic Beach, 4.8 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LJ Appliance Repair Service (1.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Riverhead, 4.4 stars from 62 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. On the freezer side, Maytag sells upright freezer, chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Freezer not freezing. Start by clearing out an overpacked freezer, because crowded shelves can block airflow to the evaporator fan. Source: Maytag - Why Is My Freezer Not Freezing?
- Freezer too cold. Confirm the setting is within about a degree of 0°F, make sure food isn't blocking vents or the evaporator fan, and turn off an ice maker that isn't connected to water. Source: Maytag - What to Do If Your Freezer Is Too Cold
Before You Call: The Maytag Reset
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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Ridge
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Ridge and freezer repair in Ridge.
Care Maytag Recommends
- 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
- 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
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Ridge, NY
Most ice maker calls in Ridge 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 Ridge Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ridge, NY
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Nearby Towns Served From Ridge
The technicians listed for Ridge also cover smaller towns nearby, including East Shoreham and Wading River. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Maytag ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Ridge technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.