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 Shaker Heights, 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 Shaker Heights
Within 30 miles of Shaker Heights there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Shaker Heights itself, and the rest are spread across Cleveland (20), Parma (3), and Cleveland Heights (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Nearest on the list: Cedarbrook Appliance Repair Solutions, around 1.9 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Shaker Heights mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shaker Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.4, 2.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
First up for Shaker Heights: Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (7.3 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Richmond Heights, 4.7 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Seven Hills, 4.6 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Margus Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Parma, 4.9 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
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. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), chest freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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 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
- Small or hollow cubes. Maytag points to the water line, so check it for kinks, bulges or damage and consider copper tubing. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
Maytag Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- An error code or temperature alarm
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Shaker Heights and freezer repair in Shaker Heights.
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
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Shaker Heights
Most ice maker calls in Shaker Heights 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Shaker Heights
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Shaker Heights, OH
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
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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.