Maytag owners in Manhattan Beach usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Manhattan Beach, 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 Manhattan Beach
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Manhattan Beach. 3 of them are based in Manhattan Beach itself, and other nearby bases include Inglewood (9), Torrance (7), and Redondo Beach (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. None of the repair companies near Manhattan Beach name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Five Star Manhattan Beach Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.9, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
First up for Manhattan Beach: The Haus Appliances (3.8 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Redondo Beach Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Redondo Beach, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wizard Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); WEST APPLIANCE SERVICE (5.2 miles away, based in Playa Del Rey, 4.8 stars from 191 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. Freezer styles include French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), chest freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Maytag says the ice maker's water valve needs at least 20 psi to work, with a healthy supply running roughly 30 to 120 psi, and that kinks, clogs or a filter older than six months can starve it of water. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
Maytag Symptoms and First Checks
- Freezer too cold. Confirm the setting is within about a degree of 0°F, make sure food isn't blocking vents or the evaporator fan, and turn off an ice maker that isn't connected to water. Source: Maytag - What to Do If Your Freezer Is Too Cold
- 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
Before You Call: The Maytag Reset
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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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
Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Manhattan Beach Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Manhattan Beach, CA
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Do you repair Maytag standalone freezers too?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Manhattan Beach technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.