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.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Maytag. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Maytag ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fort Hunt
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fort Hunt. The rest are spread across Alexandria (24), Springfield (8), and Fort Washington (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. The closest is Appliance Care, about 2.4 miles away. None of the companies within 30 miles mention Maytag by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Hunt. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 2.9, 3.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Fort Hunt list: Arlington Maytag Appliance Rpr (10.4 miles away, based in Arlington, 3.8 stars from 11 reviews); Maytag (11.3 miles away, based in Washington, 2.0 stars from 11 reviews); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (6.6 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
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
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
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
Maytag Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What Gets Fixed on a Fort Hunt Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Fort Hunt and freezer repair in Fort Hunt.
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
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Fort Hunt
Most ice maker calls in Fort Hunt 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Fort Hunt
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fort Hunt, VA
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
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Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Fort Hunt technician bring the right parts.