Maytag owners in Lacey usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Lacey
Within 30 miles of Lacey there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Lacey itself, and the rest are spread across Tacoma (12), Puyallup (4), and Federal Way (4). Distances run up to about 28 miles. No company within 90 miles of Lacey 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: TJ's Appliance Sale and Service, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 28 businesses.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.1, 4.2 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 43 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
The leading options for Lacey are RPS Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 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 convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and upright freezer.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
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
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Lacey
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Lacey and freezer repair in Lacey.
Care Maytag Recommends
- Replace the water filter about every six months or when the indicator light comes on, make sure it is locked in and sealed, and flush the water system after a change. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Ice Maker
- 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
Budgeting for a Maytag Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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 freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Lacey
Most ice maker calls in Lacey 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.
Questions to Ask a Lacey Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lacey, WA
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Also Serving Towns Around Lacey
The technicians listed for Lacey also cover smaller towns nearby, including Tanglewilde. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Maytag ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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