Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in Auburn 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 Auburn, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Auburn
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Auburn. 12 list an address in Auburn, and the rest are spread across Kent (13), Federal Way (6), and Covington (2). No company within 90 miles of Auburn mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Auburn Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Auburn. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Auburn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.0, 1.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
The leading options for Auburn are Appliances Repair Solutions (2.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Complete Repair LLC (8.1 miles away, based in Black Diamond, 4.9 stars from 227 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (7.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&H Appliance and Home services (6.7 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.9 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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?
- Freezer too cold. Confirm the setting is within about a degree of 0°F, make sure food isn't blocking vents or the evaporator fan, and turn off an ice maker that isn't connected to water. Source: Maytag - What to Do If Your Freezer Is Too Cold
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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Auburn
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Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Auburn, WA
Most ice maker calls in Auburn 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Auburn
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Auburn, WA
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Auburn
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