Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in San Buenaventura involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. 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 San Buenaventura
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Buenaventura. The rest are spread across Oxnard (13), Camarillo (12), and Ventura (10). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. No company within 90 miles of San Buenaventura mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: SummitCore Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Buenaventura. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for San Buenaventura: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, based in Ventura, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Ventura (0.7 miles away, based in Ventura, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Excel Oxnard Appliance Techs (7.1 miles away, based in Oxnard, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allen & Sons Appliance Co (19.4 miles away, based in Moorpark, 4.5 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker.
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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 frozen / ice buildup. Pull the ice bin and chip away built-up ice with a plastic knife, or defrost the freezer if the buildup is too large, and check for a frozen or kinked water line. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
Testing or Resetting a Maytag Ice Maker
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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in San Buenaventura and freezer repair in San Buenaventura.
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
- 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
Budgeting for a Maytag Ice Maker Repair
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for San Buenaventura
Most ice maker calls in San Buenaventura 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).
Questions to Ask a San Buenaventura Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: San Buenaventura, CA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
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Also Serving Towns Around San Buenaventura
Live outside San Buenaventura? The same Maytag ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Mira Monte and Ojai. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a San Buenaventura technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.