Anyone had to get their Maytag refrigerator's icemaker serviced?

[Antoneo]

Well looks like my warranty (for parts and labor for the entire refrigerator) expired right after a year passed after purchase of it and now the ice dispenser/maker won't make any more ice. Now I have to get it serviced but the center is quoting (over the phone) "$105 plus parts cost if any".

Uhm... is it me or is the cost a bit excessive for such a "repair" since the refrigerator was sorta an expensive investment in the first place? Arg, shoulda compared warenties between models...

 

[Wduaqnug]

expect to pay around $350 in total, $109 just call to come out there, than guy will bullshit you, than tell you need to change a lot of stuff

 

[notfred]

Get ice cube trays, fill with water, put in freezer. Problem fixed for $5.

 

[Antoneo]

Originally posted by: notfred
Get ice cube trays, fill with water, put in freezer. Problem fixed for $5.

Shhhhhh! I know that but if I paid for a newfangled gadget I should use it no?

expect to pay around $350 in total, $109 just call to come out there, than guy will bullshit you, than tell you need to change a lot of stuff

Wduaqnug, that's what I'm afraid of.. I thought $105 was for the entire service with parts and even then I thought that was a bit high but then the lady said "oh and you'll have to pay for any of the parts as well" :|.

 

[Wduaqnug]

A friend of mine is refrigerator technician for Sears , people without warranty are forked cause he charges a lots of money making 6 figure income

 

[Wduaqnug]

Friend of mine works at dent & scratch warehouse they have contacts with Sears and all major manufactors of appliances, they can order any parts for cheaper. If you willing to go Clifton, Nj or call them with your brand, model they can order new icemaker probably will be cheaper than calling service tech. Friend of mine probably will be willing to deliver it and install for reasonable fee