Most Maytag ice maker and freezer repairs in San Rafael involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The San Rafael list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, San Rafael CA
40 repair companies serve San Rafael from within 30 miles. 10 of them are based in San Rafael itself, and the rest are spread across Richmond (7), Novato (5), and Mill Valley (5). Marin County Appliance Repair by Hi-Tech is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from San Rafael. No company within 90 miles of San Rafael mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for San Rafael: UniFix Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance King (3.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 20 reviews).
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
Chest and upright freezers usually have their condenser coils built into the cabinet walls where they can't be reached, while refrigerator-freezer combinations may have external coils that can be vacuumed. Source: Maytag - Freezer Troubleshooting
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
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
- 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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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Care Maytag Recommends
- 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
- 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?
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for San Rafael, CA
Most ice maker calls in San Rafael 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 San Rafael
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: San Rafael, CA
Do you repair Maytag standalone freezers too?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is this Maytag customer service?
How do I reset my ice maker?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in San Rafael, CA
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near San Rafael
Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a San Rafael technician bring the right parts.