Maytag owners in Arcata usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Arcata
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 83 miles of Arcata. Other nearby bases include McKinleyville (3), Eureka (1), and Smith River (1). The farthest listed company is about 83 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 5.1 miles away. None of the repair companies near Arcata name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Arcata is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.1, 5.4, 5.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (83 mi) | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
Closest matches for Arcata: North Coast Appliance (5.4 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 4.7 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 1.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Humboldt Sewing & Appliance - Sew & Vac Plus! (5.9 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PACIFIC COAST APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE LLC (9.5 miles away, based in Eureka).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
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
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 Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Frost buildup in freezer. Inspect and clean the door seals, avoid warm or uncovered food and frequent door openings, and defrost once frost is about 1/4 inch thick. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Avoid Frost Build Up
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Arcata
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Care Maytag Recommends
- On freezers without automatic defrost, defrost and clean the unit when frost reaches about 1/4 inch thick, and at least once a year. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Avoid Frost Build Up
- 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
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 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 ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Arcata, CA
Most ice maker calls in Arcata 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Repair Company in Arcata
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Arcata, CA
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Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Arcata technician bring the right parts.