Maytag owners in Carson usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Carson, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Carson CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Carson. 4 list an address in Carson, and other nearby bases include Torrance (13), Long Beach (10), and Gardena (6). No company within 90 miles of Carson mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Dominguez Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.7, 0.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
First up for Carson: The Haus Appliances (5.1 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wizard Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); Uks pro (5.0 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.9 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
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. Freezer styles include upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge).
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Small or hollow cubes. Maytag points to the water line, so check it for kinks, bulges or damage and consider copper tubing. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
The Maytag Ice Maker Test
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
Maytag Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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?
- 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:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Carson Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Carson 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Carson
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Carson, CA
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Carson technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.