A Maytag ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. The Dana Point list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Dana Point
Within 30 miles of Dana Point there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Dana Point itself, and other nearby bases include Laguna Niguel (9), Laguna Beach (6), and San Clemente (5). Distances run up to about 8 miles. None of the repair companies near Dana Point 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: NorthStar JennAir Repair, around 0.2 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.3, 0.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
First up for Dana Point: Royal Star Appliance Services (3.3 miles away, based in Capistrano Beach, 5.0 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Appliance Care (5.5 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PCH Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in Capistrano Beach, 4.8 stars from 52 reviews); OC Repairs (4.1 miles away, based in San Juan Capistrano, 5.0 stars from 57 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. On the freezer side, Maytag sells side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, upright freezer, and convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
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
What Maytag Says to Check First
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. Pull the ice bin and chip away built-up ice with a plastic knife, or defrost the freezer if the buildup is too large, and check for a frozen or kinked water line. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- Ice maker not making ice. Confirm the freezer is set to 0°F, then check that the ice maker is turned on and its shutoff arm is down. 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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Dana Point and freezer repair in Dana Point.
Care Maytag Recommends
- Replace the water filter about every six months or when the indicator light comes on, make sure it is locked in and sealed, and flush the water system after a change. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Ice Maker
- 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?
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Dana Point
Most ice maker calls in Dana Point 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 Dana Point
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Dana Point, CA
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
Do you repair Maytag standalone freezers too?
Do you work for Maytag?
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Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Dana Point technician bring the right parts.