Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in Akron involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Akron, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Akron
40 repair companies serve Akron from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Akron itself, and other nearby bases include Canton (5), Brunswick (3), and Cuyahoga Falls (2). None of the repair companies near Akron name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Appliance Repair Akron OH is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Akron. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 38 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 3.8, 4.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
First up for Akron: Mr. Appliance of Akron (4.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (13.6 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Tallmadge, 4.5 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Appliance Company (19.3 miles away, based in Massillon, 4.7 stars from 402 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
Maytag ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Maytag sells convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), side-by-side refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
- 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
The Maytag Ice Maker Test
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
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What Gets Fixed on a Akron Ice Maker Call
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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
- 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
Maytag Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Akron
Most ice maker calls in Akron 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Akron Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Akron, OH
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Akron, OH
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Akron
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Akron technician bring the right parts.