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. The Fairview 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 Fairview
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fairview. The rest are spread across Hayward (22), Castro Valley (6), and San Leandro (6). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Local Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Fairview. No company within 90 miles of Fairview 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 4.6 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.4, 1.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
At the top of the Fairview list: Local Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, based in Castro Valley, 4.8 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top One Equipment Care (3.3 miles away, based in Castro Valley, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Hayward, 4.2 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Hayward, 4.6 stars from 319 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
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
- Freezer not freezing. Start by clearing out an overpacked freezer, because crowded shelves can block airflow to the evaporator fan. Source: Maytag - Why Is My Freezer Not Freezing?
- 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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What Gets Fixed on a Fairview Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Fairview and freezer repair in Fairview.
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
- 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
Maytag Repair Cost Ranges
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Fairview, CA
Most ice maker calls in Fairview 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 Fairview
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fairview, CA
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
Do you work for Maytag?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fairview
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fairview technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.