Maytag owners in West Columbia usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The West Columbia list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near West Columbia
Within 30 miles of West Columbia there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in West Columbia itself, and the rest are spread across Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and Cayce (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 1 lists Maytag specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.7 miles away. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 1.9, 2.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Mention Maytag | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
First up for West Columbia: Appliance Professional (4.0 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Appliance repair llc (3.6 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (4.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (2.6 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), and upright freezer.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
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
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
Maytag Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice dispenser not working. Make sure the control lock and Sabbath mode are off, break up clumped ice with a plastic utensil, and confirm an in-door ice bin is fully snapped in place. Source: Maytag Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - Refrigerator
- 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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in West Columbia and freezer repair in West Columbia.
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
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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for West Columbia, SC
Most ice maker calls in West Columbia 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.
Questions to Ask a West Columbia Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: West Columbia, SC
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in West Columbia
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near West Columbia
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.