A Maytag ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving Port Royal, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Port Royal SC
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Port Royal. Other nearby bases include Beaufort (4), Hilton Head Island (3), and Ridgeland (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. No company within 90 miles of Port Royal mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repairs Plus inc., around 3.4 miles out. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.4, 5.0, 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
Closest matches for Port Royal: Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Beaufort, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Hilton Head Island, 4.2 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Operation Comfort Control, LLC (29.7 miles away, based in Savannah, 4.9 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repairs Plus inc. (3.4 miles away, based in Beaufort, 4.7 stars from 31 reviews).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
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 chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), and upright freezer.
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
- Ice maker not making ice. Confirm the freezer is set to 0°F, then check that the ice maker is turned on and its shutoff arm is down. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Port Royal and freezer repair in Port Royal.
Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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
- 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?
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Port Royal
Most ice maker calls in Port Royal 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 Port Royal
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Port Royal, SC
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag refrigerator?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Port Royal, SC
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Port Royal
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Port Royal technician bring the right parts.