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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maytag. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Maytag directly.
Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Mount Pleasant
Within 30 miles of Mount Pleasant there are 32 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Charleston (11), Summerville (6), and North Charleston (5). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Mount Pleasant mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Appliance Fixicians, about 2.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 29 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 2.8, 3.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
At the top of the Mount Pleasant list: 911 Service Today (9.2 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Charleston Appliances and Repairs (10.9 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charleston (11.1 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 427 reviews); Southern Fried Appliance Repair, LLC (3.9 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.8 stars from 88 reviews).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
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.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
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
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 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
- Freezer not freezing. Start by clearing out an overpacked freezer, because crowded shelves can block airflow to the evaporator fan. Source: Maytag - Why Is My Freezer Not Freezing?
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
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Mount Pleasant and freezer repair in Mount Pleasant.
Keeping a Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- Check door gaskets with the paper test: close the door on a sheet of paper and replace the seal if it slides out with little resistance. Source: Maytag - Why Is My Freezer Not Freezing?
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
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?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Mount Pleasant
Most ice maker calls in Mount Pleasant 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.
Before You Book in Mount Pleasant
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Mount Pleasant, SC
How do I reset my ice maker?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag refrigerator?
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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.