Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in Chico involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Chico list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, Chico CA
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Chico. 4 list an address in Chico, and the rest are spread across Oroville (3), Red Bluff (3), and Marysville (2). Distances run up to about 56 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.1 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Chico mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 15 businesses. Chico is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
At the top of the Chico list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chico Appliance Repair. (3.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 10 reviews); Northern Valley Appliance Services- Since 1957 (2.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.6 miles away, based in Red Bluff, 4.5 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker. On the freezer side, Maytag sells top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
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
- 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
Testing or Resetting a Maytag Ice Maker
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
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Chico
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Chico and freezer repair in Chico.
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
- 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
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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Chico, CA
Most ice maker calls in Chico 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 Chico Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Chico, CA
Which Chico technicians work on Maytag?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Chico
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Chico
Also Serving Towns Around Chico
The technicians listed for Chico also cover smaller towns nearby, including Durham, Orland, and Willows. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Maytag ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Maytag refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.