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. The Orange 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.
Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Orange TX
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Orange. 2 list an address in Orange, and the rest are spread across Beaumont (7), Groves (2), and Lake Charles (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. No company within 90 miles of Orange mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Harry's Appliance & Services Inc is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Orange. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Orange. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 9.9, 14.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
The leading options for Orange are Mr. Appliance of Beaumont (22.7 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.9 stars from 343 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Star Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Port Arthur, 4.7 stars from 167 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.0 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. Freezer styles include upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
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
What Maytag Says to Check First
- 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?
- 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
Maytag Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What Gets Fixed on a Orange Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Orange and freezer repair in Orange.
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
Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Orange
Most ice maker calls in Orange 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, §1301.053 (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.
Questions to Ask a Orange Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Orange, TX
Do you work for Maytag?
Do you repair Maytag standalone freezers too?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Orange technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.