A Maytag ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving Nipomo, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Nipomo
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Nipomo. Other nearby bases include Santa Maria (6), San Luis Obispo (4), and Lompoc (4). Distances run up to about 27 miles. The closest is Appliance Doctor, about 6.0 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Nipomo names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Nipomo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.0, 6.5, 6.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
First up for Nipomo: Dutch Maytag Home Appliance Center (42.7 miles away, based in Paso Robles, 3.7 stars from 46 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in San Luis Obispo, 4.4 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
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. On the freezer side, Maytag sells upright freezer, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
How Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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?
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
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What Gets Fixed on a Nipomo Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Nipomo and freezer repair in Nipomo.
Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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
Maytag Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Nipomo
Most ice maker calls in Nipomo 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 Nipomo
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- 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: Nipomo, CA
Is this Maytag customer service?
Do you repair Maytag standalone freezers too?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Nearby Towns Served From Nipomo
The technicians listed for Nipomo also cover smaller towns nearby, including Guadalupe. 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 Nipomo technician bring the right parts.