If your Maytag ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Castaic
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Castaic. The rest are spread across Santa Clarita (13), Simi Valley (6), and Valencia (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. None of the repair companies near Castaic name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Valencia Appliance Repair, around 3.2 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.2, 4.2, 5.1 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 53 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
Closest matches for Castaic: ABS Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Sylmar, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sam Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Santa Clarita, 4.9 stars from 888 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Santa Clarita Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Santa Clarita, 4.7 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OS Refridgerator Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Newhall, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
Maytag ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Maytag sells upright freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
- 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
- Ice maker leaking. Check first that the refrigerator is level, because a tilted unit can keep water from going where it should. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Leaking Water
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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Gets Fixed on a Castaic Freezer Call
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Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
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:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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 freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Castaic Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Castaic 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).
Questions to Ask a Castaic Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Castaic, CA
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Castaic technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.