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. The Valley Stream list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Maytag. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Maytag ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Valley Stream
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Valley Stream. 7 list an address in Valley Stream, and the rest are spread across Oceanside (3), Hempstead (3), and Lynbrook (2). Distances run up to about 5 miles. No company within 90 miles of Valley Stream mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Exact Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Valley Stream. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.2, 0.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Valley Stream: Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Rosedale, 4.5 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (2.6 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Queens Village, 4.4 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance Repair Long Island NY (0.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
Maytag ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Maytag sells French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, upright freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
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 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
- 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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Valley Stream
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Valley Stream and freezer repair in Valley Stream.
Keeping a Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
Maytag Repair Cost Ranges
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Valley Stream
Most ice maker calls in Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Valley Stream, NY
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Which Valley Stream technicians work on Maytag?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Valley Stream
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Nearby Towns Served From Valley Stream
Maytag ice maker and freezer repair for South Valley Stream is handled by the same companies listed for Valley Stream. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Maytag refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.