Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in Mercer Island involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Mercer Island list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Mercer Island WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mercer Island. 2 list an address in Mercer Island, and the rest are spread across Seattle (19), Bellevue (16), and Renton (2). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The closest is Affordable Appliance Repair Tech Mercer Island, about 0.5 miles away. None of the repair companies near Mercer Island name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.5, 2.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
At the top of the Mercer Island list: Expert Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Washer and Dryer Repair Services (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (2.9 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Troubleshooters Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Newcastle, 4.9 stars from 136 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. On the freezer side, Maytag sells upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), and side-by-side refrigerator.
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Mercer Island
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Mercer Island and freezer repair in Mercer Island.
Keeping a Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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?
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Mercer Island
Most ice maker calls in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Mercer Island, WA
How do I reset my ice maker?
Is this Maytag customer service?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Mercer Island technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.