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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, McMinnville TN
Within 60 miles of McMinnville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in McMinnville itself, and the rest are spread across Murfreesboro (8), Crossville (4), and Cookeville (3). Distances run up to about 53 miles. No company within 90 miles of McMinnville 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 Parts & Services Co., about 8.1 miles away. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. McMinnville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.1, 20.0, 25.7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 23 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for McMinnville: The Appliance Guy, LLC (20.0 miles away, based in Smithville, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews); Doctor Appliance (34.0 miles away, based in Estill Springs, 4.6 stars from 1,106 reviews); Mr Boro Appliance (36.1 miles away, based in Murfreesboro, 4.7 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of The Cumberlands (33.8 miles away, based in Cookeville, 4.6 stars from 364 reviews).
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 French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer, and convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge).
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
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
- 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
- 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
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
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in McMinnville and freezer repair in McMinnville.
Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Maytag Ice Maker Repair
Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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 McMinnville
Most ice maker calls in McMinnville 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near McMinnville
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: McMinnville, TN
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Is this Maytag customer service?
Related Repair Pages for McMinnville
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near McMinnville
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a McMinnville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.