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. The South Charleston 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, South Charleston WV
Within 60 miles of South Charleston there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Charleston (6), Huntington (2), and Oak Hill (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from South Charleston. No company within 90 miles of South Charleston mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 21 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether South Charleston is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from South Charleston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 2.8, 2.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 24 |
Closest matches for South Charleston: Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.3 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Scott Depot, 4.1 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in St Albans, 4.3 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
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 upright freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
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 maker frozen / ice buildup. Pull the ice bin and chip away built-up ice with a plastic knife, or defrost the freezer if the buildup is too large, and check for a frozen or kinked water line. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- 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
Testing or Resetting a Maytag Ice Maker
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 clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a South Charleston Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in South Charleston and freezer repair in South Charleston.
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?
- 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
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for South Charleston
Most ice maker calls in South Charleston 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.
West Virginia's Division of Labor certifies HVAC technicians for installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilating and cooling system components, and the law has no specific appliance repair license or exemption. Source: West Virginia Code Chapter 21, Article 16 (HVAC technician certification), Division of Labor
In West Virginia, you can check a license with the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board License Lookup or report a problem to the West Virginia Attorney General, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near South Charleston
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: South Charleston, WV
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
Is this Maytag customer service?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near South Charleston
Live outside South Charleston? The same Maytag ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Dunbar, St. Albans, Cross Lanes, and Logan. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
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.