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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Placerville
40 repair companies serve Placerville from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Placerville itself, and other nearby bases include Folsom (15), Auburn (9), and El Dorado Hills (5). Distances run up to about 23 miles. None of the repair companies near Placerville name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Bowmans Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 8.2 miles from Placerville. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.2, 10.6, 11.1 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Placerville list: Sears Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance (17.9 miles away, based in Folsom, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Bowmans Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 52 reviews); Maximum Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in Folsom, 5.0 stars from 282 reviews).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker. On the freezer side, Maytag sells side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), and top-freezer refrigerator.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
- 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
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
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Placerville and freezer repair in Placerville.
Owner Care for Maytag Ice Makers
- 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
- Check door gaskets with the paper test: close the door on a sheet of paper and replace the seal if it slides out with little resistance. Source: Maytag - Why Is My Freezer Not Freezing?
Budgeting for a Maytag Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- 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
Local Notes for Placerville
Most ice maker calls in Placerville 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).
Before You Book in Placerville
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Placerville, CA
Should I repair or replace my Maytag refrigerator?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Nearby Towns Served From Placerville
Live outside Placerville? The same Maytag ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Pollock Pines. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Maytag refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.