Last updated: 2026-10-30 · By Fix It or Replace editorial team
Maytag Ice Maker Not Working? Lever or Switch, Freezer 0–5°F, Water Valve and Line, Filter, Reset, Jammed Ice, Cube Count — Fixes, Costs, Repair vs Replace (2026)
Quick answer
Maytag's free fixes, cheapest first:
- Is it on? Push the wire lever down, or switch the ice maker on (dial, switch, or display, depending on the model). If the lever is up, Maytag says it won't make new ice.
- Freezer temperature: Maytag's help pages say 0–5°F. Its blog says 0°F for the most ice, and no ice above 5°F.
- Water on and flowing: the shutoff valve fully open, the line connected, and no kinks. Don't push the fridge too far back against the wall.
- Filter: if you just changed it, make sure it's locked in. If it's due, replace it (Maytag says about every 6 months, or when the light comes on).
- Reset: press and hold the ice maker's reset button for a few seconds, or unplug the fridge for 1 minute. Check again in a couple of hours.
- Ice jammed? Remove the bin, clear stuck ice with a plastic knife, or let it melt.
- New fridge? Maytag says wait 24 hours for the first ice and three days for full production.
Still no ice? Do Maytag's cube count (empty the bin, don't use ice for 24 hours, count). Below normal with good water and temperature usually means the water inlet valve or the ice maker itself.
Our partner pro call line is coming soon. Until then: if your appliance may still be under warranty, contact the manufacturer first. Otherwise, get two or three written quotes from local appliance repair companies, and ask about the diagnostic fee and the parts-and-labor warranty.
Verdict at a glance
| Your situation | What it usually means | Our verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Lever up or switch off; freezer warmer than 5°F; valve half closed; kinked line; filter not locked in or overdue; jammed ice; new fridge under 3 days | Setup, settings, or maintenance | ✅ Free fix (or a filter) |
| Ice in the mold but never dumps after a reset; no water to the ice maker or dispenser with a good filter and line; frozen fill tube | Ice maker, inlet valve, fill tube | 🔧 Usually worth repairing |
| Ice maker and inlet valve both bad on an older fridge; fridge also not cooling well; 10+ years old with a second big repair in about 2 years | Repeat or bigger failures | ♻️ Lean toward replacing (or live without ice) if the quote passes about half of a new fridge |
Safety check before any DIY (30 seconds)
Stop and don't start the DIY steps below if any of these is true:
- Water on the floor or a wet wall behind the fridge. Close the supply valve and unplug the fridge first. See our Maytag refrigerator leaking water guide.
- Pulling the fridge out to reach the line. It's heavy; get help, protect the floor, and don't kink or crush the line when you push it back.
- Chipping ice. Use a plastic utensil, as Maytag suggests. Never a metal knife or ice pick near the ice maker or its wiring.
- Hands near the ice maker or the bin's auger. Turn the ice maker off or unplug the fridge first.
- The fridge is in its first year. Maytag covers parts and labor in year 1; don't swap parts yourself.
- Recall check: search your model on the CPSC recall site before paying for a repair.
If none of these apply, the free checks below are safe for most owners.
Fix order at a glance (cheapest first)
| Order | What to try | Cost | DIY tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lever down or switch/dial on | Free | Easy |
| 2 | Freezer at 0–5°F; wait 24 hours between changes | Free | Easy |
| 3 | Water valve fully open; line connected, no kinks | Free | Easy |
| 4 | Reseat the filter; dispense water to purge air | Free | Easy |
| 5 | Reset (button, or unplug 1 minute); wait a couple of hours | Free | Easy |
| 6 | Clear jammed ice from the bin and chute; level the bin | Free | Easy |
| 7 | Water-pressure bucket test at the line | Free | Moderate |
| 8 | 24-hour cube count | Free | Easy |
| 9 | Replace the everydrop filter | Part | Easy |
| 10 | Thaw or replace the ice maker fill tube | Part, or pro visit | Moderate |
| 11 | Water inlet valve | Part, or pro visit | Advanced |
| 12 | Ice maker assembly; auger motor (dispenser models) | Part, or pro visit | Moderate → Advanced |
DIY tiers: Easy (no tools) · Moderate (fridge pulled out or a cover off, basic tools) · Advanced (back panel off, water and wiring connections) · Pro only (sealed system, or under warranty).
Which Maytag ice maker do you have?
Find the model and serial number on the label inside the fridge; its exact spot varies by style, so check your Use & Care Guide. Maytag is a Whirlpool Corporation brand, so many Maytag fridge parts carry W / WP / WPW numbers and use everydrop filters.
| Style | Model prefix (examples) | Where the ice maker is | How it turns on |
|---|---|---|---|
| French-door bottom-freezer | Often MFI, MFF, MRFF (check label) | Some models: left side of the fresh food ceiling, bin in the left door | Control set to ON; a sensor stops ice when the bin is full, the door is open, or the bin is out |
| Side-by-side | Often MSS, MSB (check label) | Freezer side, above the bin | Lever, switch, or display |
| Bottom-freezer | Often MBF (check label) | Freezer drawer | Lever or switch |
| Top-freezer (ice maker fitted) | Often MRT (check label) | Freezer | Wire lever down |
Prefixes are examples, not a full list. Always order parts by your exact model number.
Five-minute checks before you call anyone
- On? Lever down, or the switch, dial ("Ice Maker On"), or display setting on.
- Freezer temperature: set 0–5°F (Maytag). If you change it, wait 24 hours before checking again.
- Water: dispense a glass of water (if you have a dispenser). A weak or no stream points at the filter, line, or valve.
- Filter just changed? Maytag's test: remove the filter and try to dispense water. If water comes out with the filter out, the filter wasn't installed right. Reinstall it so it locks in.
- Filter due? Maytag says about every 6 months, when the indicator comes on, or more often with hard water.
- Line: pull the fridge out carefully and look for kinks or a crushed line. Maytag recommends 1/4-inch OD soft copper or PEX with a service loop.
- Reset: hold the reset button a few seconds, or unplug the fridge for 1 minute.
- Jams: take out the bin and look for ice stuck between the bin and the lever, or frozen clumps. Clear with a plastic knife.
- Cube count: empty the bin, don't use ice for 24 hours, then count. On the ice maker type in Maytag's bottom-freezer article, normal is 56–72 cubes.
How to know it's fixed: you get a normal cube count over 24 hours, or about three pounds of ice a day (Maytag's blog figure for a standard ice maker).
Maytag's own pages disagree on temperature and water pressure
Maytag's Product Help pages and its blog cover the same problem but give different numbers and directions. Here they are side by side.
| Maytag Product Help: "Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting" and "Low Ice Production" | maytag.com blog: "How To Possibly Fix an Ice Maker That's Not Working" | |
|---|---|---|
| Freezer temperature | Set the freezer to 0–5°F. If the fridge is too warm, ice production suffers; try a colder setting | 0°F for maximum ice; no ice above 5°F. But also: if the thermostat is set too low, water may freeze before reaching the mold, and a too-low setting can block the dispenser with ice |
| Water pressure | Not given; check the valve is fully open and the line isn't kinked | The water valve needs at least 20 psi; for the bucket test, the stream should be steady at 30–120 psi |
| Reset | Hold the reset button a few seconds, or unplug 1 minute; check again in a couple of hours | Not covered; focuses on the lever or switch and clearing jams |
Our take: set the freezer to 0°F and leave it there for 24 hours; that's inside both ranges. Only go colder than that if the help pages' other checks pass and ice is still slow. For pressure, treat 20 psi as the bare minimum for the valve and aim for the blog's 30 psi or more; a weak stream in the bucket test means a plumbing, line, or filter problem, not the ice maker.
Maytag ice maker clues and what they mean
| What you see | Maytag's explanation | What to do | DIY tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lever up | Ice maker off (manually, or a full bin raised it) | Push the lever down | Easy |
| Ice in the mold, nothing in the bin | Making ice but not dumping | Unplug 1 minute; check in a couple of hours | Easy |
| Buzzing; freezer or crisper too cold | Ice maker on with no water supply | Turn it off, or connect and open the water | Easy |
| Slow water and low ice | Clogged or badly installed filter | Reseat or replace the filter | Easy |
| No ice dropping | Blockage in the tray, or ice jammed between the bin and lever | Remove the bin; clear with a plastic knife; melt large jams | Easy |
| Small cubes or odd taste | Water line problem, or food odors | Check the line for kinks or bulges; copper line if possible; airtight food storage; clean the ice maker | Easy → Moderate |
| Leaking into the freezer | Fridge or ice maker not level; fill tube out of position; faulty line | Level the fridge and bin; check the fill tube and line | Moderate |
| Too much ice (French-door) | Bin out of place, or bagged ice damaged the module | Reseat the bin; don't store bagged ice in it | Easy |
Which part each symptom points at:
| Symptom | Part most often involved | First fix (free) | If it comes back | DIY tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No water in the mold, dispenser works | Frozen or blocked fill tube | Thaw the tube | Fill tube or ice maker | Moderate |
| No water in the mold and no dispenser water | Supply valve, line, filter, inlet valve | Valve, line, filter | Inlet valve | Easy → Advanced |
| Water in the mold, never harvests | Ice maker assembly | Reset | Ice maker | Moderate |
| Ice in the bin but the dispenser won't push it out | Frozen clump, auger motor | Thaw and clear the bin | Auger motor | Easy → Advanced |
| Low cube count with good water and 0°F | Inlet valve or ice maker | Cube count, pressure test | Valve or ice maker | Advanced |
Clues from Maytag's US Product Help pages and the maytag.com blog (sources 1–6), checked 2026-10-30. The part mapping is our summary, not a Maytag code table. The open ApplianceDB sample (source 13) has no Maytag or Whirlpool refrigerator codes, so it wasn't used here.
Diagnose by symptom → likely part
Before you touch parts: Unplug the fridge (or switch off the breaker) and close the water supply valve. Lay a towel down.
1. Slow dispenser and little or no ice
Likely cause: a clogged or overdue water filter, or one that isn't locked in. Maytag says a clogged or badly installed filter can reduce water flow to both the ice maker and dispenser. Try Maytag's filter-out test first.
DIY difficulty: Easy.
| Part | What it does | DIY difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| everydrop water filter | Filters water to the dispenser and ice maker | Easy |
2. No water reaching the ice maker (or the dispenser) with a good filter and line
Likely cause: the water inlet valve. Maytag's blog says the valve needs at least 20 psi; if your bucket test shows a strong stream at the line but nothing reaches the ice maker, the valve may have failed.
DIY difficulty: Advanced.
| Part | What it does | DIY difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Water inlet valve | Opens to send water to the ice maker and dispenser | Advanced |
3. Dispenser works, but no water in the ice mold
Likely cause: a frozen or blocked fill tube, or a tube out of position. Maytag's blog says to make sure the fill tube is positioned properly, generally above the tray or in the fill cup.
DIY difficulty: Moderate.
| Part | What it does | DIY difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Ice maker fill tube | Carries water into the mold | Moderate |
4. Ice in the mold that never drops, even after a reset
Likely cause: the ice maker assembly (its motor, heater, or control). Maytag says unplug for 1 minute and check again in a couple of hours. If it still won't harvest, the ice maker itself usually needs replacing.
DIY difficulty: Moderate.
| Part | What it does | DIY difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Ice maker assembly | Fills, freezes, and ejects cubes | Moderate |
5. Ice in the bin, but the dispenser won't deliver it
Likely cause: a frozen clump in the bin, or the auger motor that turns it. Clear and thaw the bin first. If the bin is clear and you hear nothing when you press the paddle, the auger motor may have failed.
DIY difficulty: Advanced.
| Part | What it does | DIY difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Auger motor | Turns the auger to push ice to the chute | Advanced |
Call a pro if: the fridge is also not cooling well, you'd need to take off the back panel for the valve and aren't comfortable with water and wiring connections, or the fridge is in year 1.
Prevent it next time
- Replace the filter about every 6 months (Maytag), and flush it after each change.
- Keep the freezer at 0°F.
- Use a 1/4-inch OD copper or PEX line with a service loop, and don't push the fridge tight to the wall (Maytag).
- Use ice regularly; unused ice clumps and jams.
- Don't store bagged ice in the bin; Maytag says it can damage the ice maker module.
- Clean the ice maker and bin now and then, and store food in airtight containers to keep odors out of the ice.
Related guides: Maytag refrigerator not cooling · Maytag refrigerator leaking water · Whirlpool ice maker not working · GE ice maker not working · Frigidaire ice maker not working · Samsung ice maker not working
What Maytag's warranty covers on a refrigerator
Per Maytag's US "10-Year Limited Parts Warranty" page (checked 2026-10-30), for major appliances made after 2017:
| Period | What's covered | Who pays labor |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | All parts and labor | Maytag |
| Years 2–10 | Compressor (refrigerators): limited parts coverage | You (labor not included after year 1) |
What this means for an ice maker: a defective ice maker, inlet valve, or auger motor is covered with labor in year 1. After year 1, those parts are out of pocket; only the compressor part is on Maytag's 10-year list for refrigerators. Water filters are consumables, and a kinked line, a half-open valve, or low house water pressure isn't a product defect. See your model's own warranty sheet for exclusions, and keep your proof of purchase.
→ Maytag Customer eXperience Center: 1-800-344-1274 · Maytag 10-Year Limited Parts Warranty · Maytag Product Help
Before you pay for any repair: a 4-point check
- Warranty: year 1 parts and labor; retailer or credit-card extended protection.
- Recalls: search your model at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's recall site: cpsc.gov/Recalls. A recall repair is free.
- Free fixes done: on/off, freezer 0–5°F, valve and line, filter test, reset, jams, cube count, pressure test.
- Written quote: ask for part, labor, and trip fee separately, and whether the tech tested the valve before replacing the ice maker (or the reverse).
What it costs: repair parts and pro service (2026)
How we price this table: DIY part prices are Whirlpool-family part numbers (W, WP, WPW, EDR, and legacy Maytag numbers) listed on Sears PartsDirect public search pages (S-list under Sources), USD before tax and shipping. Maytag refrigerators are built by Whirlpool Corporation, so the parts use Whirlpool numbers; a "maytag ice maker" search returned no listings, so the ice maker price comes from a Whirlpool part-number search and fit depends on your model. GE, LG, Samsung, Frigidaire, Blomberg, and other non-Whirlpool parts were excluded. Pro costs tagged [GUIDE] come from two US cost guides (Fixr = G1, HomeGuide = G2): national averages for refrigerators in general, not Maytag-specific quotes. "Varies — get a quote" means the guides don't itemize that job, so we don't show a price.
| Repair | Part cost (DIY) | Typical pro cost (parts + labor) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| On/off, freezer setting, valve, line, reset, jams | $0 | — | Do these first |
| everydrop water filter | $56.28–$75.14 (EDR6D1 to EDR1RXD1) [S1] | [GUIDE] changing the filter $20–$40 (G1) | Every 6 months |
| Ice maker assembly | $128.16 (W10882923, Whirlpool-family) [S2] | [GUIDE] ice maker repair about $350, up to $500 high-end; replace ice maker $350–$500 (G1); ice maker $100–$225 (G2) | Confirm fit by model number |
| Water inlet valve | $45.55–$278.21 (WP2315576 to WP2321753) [S3] | [GUIDE] water valve $100–$250 (G2) | |
| Ice maker fill tube | $8.43–$103.88 (WP2196157 to WPW10347034); fill tube seal WP1106508 $8.09 [S4] | Varies — get a quote (not itemized in G1/G2) | |
| Auger motor | $182.64–$264.28 (WP67003226, W11671282, 67006342); couplers $17.24–$18.89 (WP2220458, WPW10169511) [S5] | Varies — get a quote (not itemized in G1/G2) | Dispenser models |
| Ice bin / container | $136.68–$145.19 (WP67006006, WP67005959); shut-off arm $46.72–$49.24 (WP67004028, WP627792) [S6] | Varies — get a quote | Cracked bin or bent arm |
| Dispenser / ice maker tubing | — | [GUIDE] water dispenser tubing $140–$200 (G2) | |
| New water supply line run | — | [GUIDE] water supply line $275–$550 (G2) | Plumbing, not a fridge part |
| Service call | — | [GUIDE] service call $70–$120 (G1); minimum service fee $70–$130 incl. up to 1 hour (G2) | |
| New comparable refrigerator | — | [GUIDE] $1,000–$3,000 (G1); $675–$2,500 (G2); all brands |
Part prices checked 2026-10-30 on Sears PartsDirect public search pages (S1–S6). Pro-cost cells tagged [GUIDE] from G1 (Fixr) and G2 (HomeGuide), re-read 2026-10-30; [GUIDE] figures are national averages, not Maytag-specific quotes. Prices change; confirm with your model number.
Tip: if the dispenser also runs slow, buy a filter before you buy an ice maker. A tired filter starves both.
Repair vs. replace calculator
1. What's the all-in repair cost? → R = trip fee + part + labor + tax, minus anything Maytag's warranty (or a recall) covers
2. What does a comparable new refrigerator cost, all-in? → N
3. How old is your fridge, and how long should it last? → Age and Life (use about 12 years, inside HomeGuide's 10–20-year range, if you don't know)
4. How much have you spent on repairs in the last 2 years? → Past
Step A — Cost ratio: R ÷ N
Step B — Life used: Age ÷ Life
Step C — Repeat-repair check: (R + Past) ÷ N
| Life used under 50% | Life used over 50% | |
|---|---|---|
| Repair under 50% of new | ✅ Repair | 🤔 Repair is usually fine. Make sure the fridge cools well |
| Repair over 50% of new | 🤔 Get a second quote first | ❌ Replace (or skip the ice maker) |
Repeat-repair rule: if Step C is over 50%, lean toward replacing.
Worked example 1 (illustrative numbers): A 4-year-old Maytag French-door stops making ice two weeks after a filter change. The filter-out test shows it wasn't locked in; reseating it fixes it. R = $0.
→ Not a repair.
Worked example 2 (illustrative numbers): An 8-year-old Maytag side-by-side has ice frozen in the mold that never drops, even after a reset. A tech replaces the ice maker: R = $350; N = $1,800.
350 ÷ 1,800 = 19%; life used 8 ÷ 12 = 67% → Repair.
Worked example 3 (illustrative numbers): A 14-year-old Maytag needs an inlet valve and an ice maker, a year after a fan motor ($250), and the fridge runs warm: R = $600; N = $1,100.
600 ÷ 1,100 = 55% (second-quote zone); life used 14 ÷ 12 = over 100%; repeat check (600 + 250) ÷ 1,100 = 77% → Replace, or turn the ice maker off and use trays.
Tips toward replacing: an ice maker plus a valve on an old fridge that also cools poorly.
Tips toward repairing: it's a filter, fill tube, or a single ice maker on a fridge that otherwise works well; or it's in year 1.
Why 50%? It's the common rule of thumb, and the one we use. Some technician checklists draw the line a little higher, at about 60%, so treat a repair that costs 50–60% of new as a second-quote zone, not an automatic replace. And remember the cheapest option: turning the ice maker off and living without it costs nothing.
Who services Maytag refrigerators near you
1. Maytag (warranty or official service). In year 1, start with Maytag. Have your model, serial number, and proof of purchase ready.
→ Maytag Customer eXperience Center: 1-800-344-1274 · Maytag Product Help
2. A partner appliance pro (out of warranty).
Our call line connects you with an independent appliance repair provider in your area. Tell them whether the dispenser water works, what's in the mold, and your cube count.
Our partner pro call line is coming soon. Until then: if your appliance may still be under warranty, contact the manufacturer first. Otherwise, get two or three written quotes from local appliance repair companies, and ask about the diagnostic fee and the parts-and-labor warranty.
3. A plumber. For low house water pressure, a bad shutoff valve, or a new supply line run.
4. DIY with the right part. Filters, fill tubes, and many plug-in ice makers are DIY-friendly. Order by your exact model number, and unplug the fridge and close the water first.
Questions to ask any technician:
- Did you test the inlet valve and the water pressure before replacing the ice maker?
- Is the freezer holding 0–5°F?
- Is the part in stock for my model?
- Can you split the quote into part, labor, and trip fee?
- What warranty do you give on your labor?
Optional: is an appliance warranty worth it?
A home warranty (service contract) can cover repairs for a yearly fee plus a per-visit service fee. Read the exclusions carefully: many plans limit or exclude ice makers, water lines, and filters. An ice maker that's already broken is usually not covered.
FAQ
Why is my Maytag ice maker not making ice?
Maytag's common causes: the ice maker is off (lever up or switch off), the freezer is warmer than 5°F, the water valve isn't fully open or the line is kinked, or the filter is clogged or not locked in. Check those, then reset.
How do I reset a Maytag ice maker?
Press and hold the reset button for a few seconds if your model has one. If not, unplug the refrigerator for 1 minute and plug it back in. Check for ice after a couple of hours.
What temperature should my Maytag freezer be for ice?
Maytag's help pages say 0–5°F. Its blog says 0°F for maximum ice production, and no ice above 5°F.
How long does a new Maytag ice maker take to make ice?
Maytag says wait 24 hours for ice production to begin and three days for full production.
How much ice should a Maytag ice maker make?
Maytag's blog says a standard ice maker makes about three pounds a day. For the ice maker type in its bottom-freezer article, a 24-hour cube count of 56–72 cubes is normal.
Can a new water filter stop my ice maker?
Yes. Maytag says an improperly installed filter can reduce or stop water flow. Remove it and try dispensing water; if water comes out with the filter out, reinstall the filter so it locks in.
Is it worth fixing a Maytag ice maker?
Usually yes if the fridge is otherwise healthy; an ice maker is a single part. On an older fridge that also cools poorly, put the money toward a new fridge, or simply turn the ice maker off.
About the author
Fix It or Replace editorial team — We research appliance repairs using manufacturer documentation, parts-supplier data, and current US cost guides, and we cite every source below. We are not appliance technicians or plumbers; for water connections or wiring you're unsure about, call a qualified pro.
Last updated: 2026-10-30.
Sources
- Maytag Product Help (US): "Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting" (water valve fully open, line secure, no kinks, don't push the fridge too far back; freezer 0–5°F; reset button a few seconds or unplug 1 minute; on without water: buzzing, too cold). https://producthelp.maytag.com/Refrigeration/Full-size_Refrigerators/Product_Info/Product_Assistance/Ice_Maker_Not_Working_-_Troubleshooting (accessed 2026-10-30)
- Maytag Product Help (US): "Not Making Ice - Refrigerator" (French-door bottom freezer) and "Not Making Ice - Side by Side Refrigerator" (making but not dumping: unplug 1 minute, wait a couple of hours; filter-out test; cold water supply, 1/4-inch OD soft copper or PEX, service loop; kinks; filter every 6 months; everydrop). https://producthelp.maytag.com/Refrigeration/Full-Size_Refrigerators/French_Door_Bottom_Freezer_Refrigerator/Ice_and_Water_Concerns/Ice_and_Dispenser_Concerns/Ice_Production/Not_Making_Ice_-_Refrigerator · https://producthelp.maytag.com/Refrigeration/Full-size_Refrigerators/Side_By_Side_Refrigerator/Ice_and_Water_Concerns/Ice_and_Dispenser_Concerns/Ice_Production/Not_Making_Ice/Not_Making_Ice_-_Side_by_Side_Refrigerator (accessed 2026-10-30)
- Maytag Product Help (US): "Low Ice Production - Bottom Freezer" (cube count: empty bin, 24 hours, 56–72 cubes on this ice maker type; 24 hours to first ice, three days for full production) and "Low Ice Production - Side by Side Refrigerator" (mid-setting controls; colder setting if too warm; 24 hours between adjustments). https://producthelp.maytag.com/Refrigeration/Full-Size_Refrigerators/French_Door_Bottom_Freezer_Refrigerator/Ice_and_Water_Concerns/Ice_and_Dispenser_Concerns/Ice_Production/Low_Ice_Production/Bottom_Freezer/Low_Ice_Production_-_Bottom_Freezer · https://producthelp.maytag.com/Refrigeration/Full-Size_Refrigerators/Side_By_Side_Refrigerator/Ice_and_Water_Concerns/Ice_and_Dispenser_Concerns/Ice_Production/Low_Ice_Production/Side_by_Side/Low_Ice_Production_-_Side_by_Side_Refrigerator (accessed 2026-10-30)
- Maytag Product Help (US): "Making too Much Ice - Refrigerator" (French-door: ice maker on the left side of the fresh food ceiling, bin in the left door; sensor stops ice when the bin is full, the door is open, or the bin is removed; bagged ice can damage the module). https://producthelp.maytag.com/Refrigeration/Full-Size_Refrigerators/French_Door_Bottom_Freezer_Refrigerator/Ice_and_Water_Concerns/Ice_and_Dispenser_Concerns/Ice_Production/Making_too_Much_Ice_-_Refrigerator (accessed 2026-10-30)
- maytag.com blog: "How To Possibly Fix an Ice Maker That's Not Working" (lever or switch; blocked dispenser; filter every six months; thermostat too low can freeze water before the mold; frozen or kinked line; valve needs at least 20 psi; not dropping ice: plastic knife, defrost; bucket test 30–120 psi; 0°F for maximum ice, none above 5°F; leaking: level fridge and ice maker, fill tube position; small or bad-tasting ice: line, copper line, airtight storage). https://www.maytag.com/blog/kitchen/ice-maker-troubleshooting.html (accessed 2026-10-30)
- maytag.com blog: "Refrigerator Troubleshooting" (standard ice maker about three pounds a day; 24 hours to start, up to three days for full production; dial to Ice Maker On or lever down; shutoff valves fully open). https://www.maytag.com/blog/kitchen/refrigerator-troubleshooting.html (accessed 2026-10-30)
- Maytag US: "10-Year Limited Parts Warranty" (year 1 parts and labor; compressor parts years 2–10 on refrigerators made after 2017). https://www.maytag.com/services/limited-10-year-warranty.html (accessed 2026-10-30)
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: recalls search. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls (accessed 2026-10-30)
- Federal Trade Commission: endorsement and affiliate disclosure guidance. https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/ftcs-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-asking
- Part prices: Sears PartsDirect public search pages, see S-list below (accessed 2026-10-30).
- Repair cost guides: Fixr (G1) and HomeGuide (G2), see list below (accessed 2026-10-30).
- Maytag Product Help hub. https://producthelp.maytag.com/ (accessed 2026-10-30)
- ApplianceDB free developer sample (checked for Maytag and Whirlpool US refrigerator codes; none in the sample, so not used for this page's tables). Data under the Open Database License (ODbL) v1.0. https://github.com/ApplianceDB/ApplianceDB-public (accessed 2026-10-30)
Part price sources (Sears PartsDirect public search results, USD, accessed 2026-10-30; Whirlpool-family part numbers only; prices change, confirm with your model number):
- S1. Search "everydrop refrigerator water filter": everydrop EDR6D1 $56.28, EDR2RXD1 $66.37, EDR4RXD1 $70.82, EDR3RXD1 $72.94, EDR5RXD1 $73.85, EDR1RXD1 $75.14 (EDRARXD1 $161.77 listed separately; GE and Frigidaire filters and tubing excluded). https://www.searspartsdirect.com/search?q=everydrop%20refrigerator%20water%20filter
- S2. Search "W10882923": Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker assembly W10882923 $128.16 (a "maytag ice maker" and a "maytag ice maker assembly" search returned no listings; unrelated parts in the result excluded). https://www.searspartsdirect.com/search?q=W10882923
- S3. Search "maytag refrigerator water inlet valve": WP2315576 $45.55, W10865826 $54.44, W10408179 $61.62, WPW10341329 $66.64, WPW10179146 $67.31, WP67005154 $77.19, WPW10498976 $85.20, WPW10279909 $99.71, WPW10238100 $105.90, WPW10498990 $118.90, WPW10498988 $120.14, WPW10258562 $143.07, WPW10279866 $143.67, WPW10210603 $144.65, WPW10341320 $152.91, 67006322 $164.42, WP2321753 $278.21. https://www.searspartsdirect.com/search?q=maytag%20refrigerator%20water%20inlet%20valve
- S4. Search "maytag refrigerator ice maker water fill tube": fill tubes WP2196157 $8.43, W11505385 $21.16, W11176463 $53.20, W11181718 $58.27, WPW10347034 $103.88; fill tube seal WP1106508 $8.09 (LG, Samsung, GE, Frigidaire, Blomberg parts excluded). https://www.searspartsdirect.com/search?q=maytag%20refrigerator%20ice%20maker%20water%20fill%20tube
- S5. Search "maytag refrigerator auger motor": auger motors WP67003226 $182.64, W11671282 $229.31, 67006342 $264.28; couplers WP2220458 $17.24, WPW10169511 $18.89 (Amana-labeled, Samsung, LG, and Frigidaire parts excluded). https://www.searspartsdirect.com/search?q=maytag%20refrigerator%20auger%20motor
- S6. Search "maytag refrigerator ice bucket": ice containers WP67006006 $136.68, WP67005959 $145.19; ice maker shut-off arms WP67004028 $46.72, WP627792 $49.24 (GE and Inglis parts excluded). https://www.searspartsdirect.com/search?q=maytag%20refrigerator%20ice%20bucket
Pro-cost guide sources [GUIDE] (US national averages, parts + labor, not brand-specific quotes; the guide pages carry 2023–2025 dates, so local quotes may differ):
- G1. Fixr, "How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?" (updated August 29, 2025): ice maker repair about $350, up to $500 for high-end models; replace an ice maker $350–$500; changing the filter $20–$40; service call $70–$120; replacement $1,000–$3,000. https://www.fixr.com/costs/refrigerator-repair (accessed 2026-10-30)
- G2. HomeGuide, "How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?" (byline April 5, 2023): ice maker $100–$225; water valve $100–$250; water dispenser tubing $140–$200; water supply line $275–$550; minimum service fee $70–$130 incl. up to 1 hour; replacement $675–$2,500; refrigerators last 10–20 years. https://homeguide.com/costs/refrigerator-repair-cost (accessed 2026-10-30)
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