If your Maytag ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. 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, Portsmouth VA
Within 30 miles of Portsmouth there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in Portsmouth itself, and other nearby bases include Virginia Beach (10), Norfolk (8), and Chesapeake (7). No company within 90 miles of Portsmouth mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Equity Source Renovations LLC, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Portsmouth. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.4, 2.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 53 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
The leading options for Portsmouth are Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (8.4 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (10.8 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); 1-2-3 Equipment Solutions (3.8 miles away, based in Norfolk, 4.4 stars from 108 reviews); East Coast Appliance Builder Direct (17.5 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- 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
- Small or hollow cubes. Maytag points to the water line, so check it for kinks, bulges or damage and consider copper tubing. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
The Maytag Ice Maker Test
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
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Portsmouth
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Portsmouth and freezer repair in Portsmouth.
Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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?
- 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
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:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
What Portsmouth Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Portsmouth 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.
Before You Book in Portsmouth
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Portsmouth, VA
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Portsmouth
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Portsmouth technician bring the right parts.