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.
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near McKinleyville
6 repair companies serve McKinleyville from within 77 miles. 3 of them are based in McKinleyville itself, and other nearby bases include Eureka (1), Smith River (1), and Brookings (1). The farthest listed company is about 77 miles out. Nearest on the list: Humboldt Sewing & Appliance - Sew & Vac Plus!, around 0.9 miles out. None of the repair companies near McKinleyville name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. McKinleyville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Companies within 77 miles | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 |
First up for McKinleyville: North Coast Appliance (1.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 1.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Humboldt Sewing & Appliance - Sew & Vac Plus! (0.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PACIFIC COAST APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE LLC (15.1 miles away, based in Eureka).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
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
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
Maytag specifies 1/4-inch soft copper or PEX supply tubing with a service loop, and warns that pushing the refrigerator too far back can pinch the line and cut flow to the ice maker. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Freestanding Ice Maker
Maytag Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Care Maytag Recommends
- 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
- 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
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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for McKinleyville, CA
Most ice maker calls in McKinleyville 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 McKinleyville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: McKinleyville, CA
Do you work for Maytag?
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a McKinleyville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.