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 Huntingdon, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Huntingdon PA
Within 30 miles of Huntingdon there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Altoona (4), Duncansville (2), and State College (2). None of the repair companies near Huntingdon name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Esh Appliances, about 16.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 13 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Huntingdon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 16.5, 17.9, 20.1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
At the top of the Huntingdon list: Martin Appliance (17.9 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in State College, 4.3 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.2 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.2 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.5 miles away, based in Burnham, 2.3 stars from 3 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. On the freezer side, Maytag sells top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer, and chest freezer.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Maytag specifies 1/4-inch soft copper or PEX supply tubing with a service loop, and warns that pushing the refrigerator too far back can pinch the line and cut flow to the ice maker. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Freestanding Ice Maker
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
- 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
- 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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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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
- 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
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:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Huntingdon
Most ice maker calls in Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Huntingdon, PA
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Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag refrigerator?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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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.