A Maytag ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. 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.
Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, University Place WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of University Place. 2 of them are based in University Place itself, and the rest are spread across Tacoma (12), Federal Way (6), and Auburn (5). Essential University Place Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from University Place. None of the repair companies near University Place 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 4.7 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
Closest matches for University Place: RPS Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (9.5 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Maytag ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
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
What Maytag Says to Check First
- 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
- 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?
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
When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in University Place
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in University Place and freezer repair in University Place.
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
- 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
Maytag Repair Cost Ranges
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around University Place
Most ice maker calls in University Place 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 University Place Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: University Place, WA
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Also Serving Towns Around University Place
The technicians listed for University Place also cover smaller towns nearby, including Fircrest. 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.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a University Place technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.