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. Below are independent repair companies serving East Whittier, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 East Whittier
40 repair companies serve East Whittier from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Fullerton (9), Whittier (8), and Buena Park (5). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Alvaappliancerepair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from East Whittier. No company within 90 miles of East Whittier mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 1.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
Closest matches for East Whittier: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Whittier, 4.5 stars from 419 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in City of Industry, 4.7 stars from 429 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Roy Appliance Pros (4.6 miles away, based in Buena Park, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EZ Whittier Appliance (4.8 miles away, based in Whittier, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in East Whittier
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Keeping a Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
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?
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for East Whittier, CA
Most ice maker calls in East Whittier 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 East Whittier
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: East Whittier, CA
Should I repair or replace my Maytag refrigerator?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you work for Maytag?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a East Whittier technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.