Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in Lumberton involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Lumberton, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Lumberton TX
14 repair companies serve Lumberton from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Beaumont (7), Groves (2), and Vidor (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 9.3 miles from Lumberton. No company within 30 miles of Lumberton names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.3, 12.5, 12.7 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
First up for Lumberton: AAA Maytag Home Appliance (89.8 miles away, based in Houston, 4.4 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Beaumont (14.0 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.9 stars from 343 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Star Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.7 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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. On the freezer side, Maytag sells side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), and top-freezer refrigerator.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Chest and upright freezers usually have their condenser coils built into the cabinet walls where they can't be reached, while refrigerator-freezer combinations may have external coils that can be vacuumed. Source: Maytag - Freezer Troubleshooting
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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?
Testing or Resetting a Maytag Ice Maker
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
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Lumberton Freezer Call
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Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lumberton, TX
Most ice maker calls in Lumberton 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Lumberton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lumberton, TX
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Also Serving Towns Around Lumberton
Maytag ice maker and freezer repair for Silsbee and Jasper is handled by the same companies listed for Lumberton. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Lumberton technician bring the right parts.