Maytag owners in Sumner usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Sumner, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Sumner
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Sumner. 1 of them are based in Sumner itself, and other nearby bases include Auburn (12), Federal Way (6), and Tacoma (6). The closest is Direct Service Appliance Repair Sumner, about 1.2 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Sumner mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sumner. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 3.7, 4.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Sumner list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances Repair Solutions (7.9 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (8.4 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (8.5 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews).
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), upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
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
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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?
- 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
When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Sumner Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Sumner and freezer repair in Sumner.
Keeping a Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
- 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
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Sumner, WA
Most ice maker calls in Sumner 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 Sumner Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sumner, WA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you repair Maytag standalone freezers too?
Do you work for Maytag?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Maytag refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.