Maytag owners in Forest Acres usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Maytag. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Maytag ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Forest Acres SC
Within 30 miles of Forest Acres there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 1 lists Maytag specifically. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Forest Acres. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest Acres. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 28 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 2.6, 2.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Mention Maytag | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
At the top of the Forest Acres list: Quick Appliance repair llc (7.8 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Professional (11.5 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (11.8 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.3 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker. On the freezer side, Maytag sells side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), and chest freezer.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
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
What Maytag Says to Check First
- 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
- Frost buildup in freezer. Inspect and clean the door seals, avoid warm or uncovered food and frequent door openings, and defrost once frost is about 1/4 inch thick. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Avoid Frost Build Up
Before You Call: The Maytag Reset
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
When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Forest Acres Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Forest Acres and freezer repair in Forest Acres.
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
- 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
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Forest Acres
Most ice maker calls in Forest Acres 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Forest Acres
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Forest Acres, SC
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you work for Maytag?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Forest Acres technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.