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.
Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Kent
Within 30 miles of Kent there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 13 list an address in Kent, and other nearby bases include Auburn (10), Renton (9), and Tukwila (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. None of the repair companies near Kent name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Kent Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Kent. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.9, 1.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
At the top of the Kent list: Appliances Repair Solutions (4.1 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luwa Luxury Appliance Services Seattle (3.2 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Tukwila, 4.3 stars from 471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Covington, 4.4 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker. On the freezer side, Maytag sells chest freezer, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
Icy water can refreeze on the stripper and form an ice bridge that jams the harvest fingers, which Maytag says should be cleared with a plastic utensil only. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Freestanding Ice Maker
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
Maytag Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Kent
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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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$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 repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Kent, WA
Most ice maker calls in Kent 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Kent
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Kent, WA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you repair Maytag standalone freezers too?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Kent technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.