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. The Santa Ana 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, Santa Ana CA
Within 30 miles of Santa Ana there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 19 of them are based in Santa Ana itself, and other nearby bases include Tustin (7), Irvine (6), and Costa Mesa (3). The closest is Appliance Palacios, about 1.1 miles away. None of the repair companies near Santa Ana name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.8 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
Closest matches for Santa Ana: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 546 reviews, lists Saturday hours); D&V Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Orange, 4.3 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Costa Mesa, 4.7 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FridgeGod (3.7 miles away, based in Irvine, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker. Freezer styles include French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), and side-by-side refrigerator.
Maytag Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
The Maytag Ice Maker Test
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
When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Santa Ana
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Santa Ana and freezer repair in Santa Ana.
Care Maytag Recommends
- 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
- 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
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Santa Ana
Most ice maker calls in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Santa Ana, CA
How do I reset my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag ice makers?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Santa Ana
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Santa Ana technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.