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.
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 Desert Hot Springs
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Desert Hot Springs. 4 list an address in Desert Hot Springs, and other nearby bases include Palm Springs (11), Palm Desert (11), and Cathedral City (5). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. The closest is Wolf Top Choice Appliance Repair, about 2.2 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Desert Hot Springs 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 4.8 stars across 30 businesses.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 58 |
|---|---|
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.3, 3.8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
At the top of the Desert Hot Springs list: Precision Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (11.5 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 4.4 stars from 523 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Banning, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Maytag Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Care Maytag Recommends
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Maytag Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Desert Hot Springs Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Desert Hot Springs, CA
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Desert Hot Springs
The technicians listed for Desert Hot Springs also cover smaller towns nearby, including Garnet. 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.
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Desert Hot Springs technician bring the right parts.