Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in Albany 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 Albany, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Albany
13 repair companies serve Albany from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Albany, and other nearby bases include Salem (7), Corvallis (2), and Independence (1). Distances run up to about 23 miles. None of the repair companies near Albany name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Xigent Appliance Repair, Inc. is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Albany. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 12 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Albany. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.1, 8.2 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
Closest matches for Albany: Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Corvallis, 4.5 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bogard Appliances and Refrigeration, LLC (23.0 miles away, based in Salem, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); Xigent Appliance Repair, Inc. (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,237 reviews); Mike's Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews).
Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker. On the freezer side, Maytag sells French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Albany
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Care Maytag Recommends
- 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
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Albany Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Albany 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Albany
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Albany, OR
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag refrigerator?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
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Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Albany technician bring the right parts.