Maytag owners in Ellwood City usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Ellwood City, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Ellwood City
Within 30 miles of Ellwood City there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Youngstown (6), Cranberry Twp (3), and Pittsburgh (3). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 7.3 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Ellwood City 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 4.4 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 44 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.3, 7.4, 7.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
Closest matches for Ellwood City: Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.6 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Youngstown (24.0 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Butler, 4.9 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
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
- 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
- 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
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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Ellwood City and freezer repair in Ellwood City.
Care Maytag Recommends
- 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
- 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
Maytag Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- 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
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Ellwood City, PA
Most ice maker calls in Ellwood City 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Hiring a Repair Company in Ellwood City
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ellwood City, PA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Do you repair Maytag standalone freezers too?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Ellwood City, PA
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Ellwood City
Also Serving Towns Around Ellwood City
Live outside Ellwood City? The same Maytag ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Beaver Falls and New Brighton. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Ellwood City technician bring the right parts.