Maytag owners in South Gate usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving South Gate, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, South Gate CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of South Gate. 6 list an address in South Gate, and other nearby bases include Downey (11), Huntington Park (4), and Compton (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. No company within 90 miles of South Gate 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: Perez Appliance and Plumbing Repair, around 0.7 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.7, 0.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
First up for South Gate: Sears Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Downey, 4.4 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); US Appliance (2.0 miles away, based in Lynwood, 4.9 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perez Appliance and Plumbing Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Serrano's appliance (0.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Ice and Freezer Designs
Maytag ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
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
Common Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Small or hollow cubes. Maytag points to the water line, so check it for kinks, bulges or damage and consider copper tubing. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- 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
When to Call for Maytag Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in South Gate and freezer repair in South Gate.
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
- 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
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
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?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around South Gate
Most ice maker calls in South Gate 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in South Gate
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: South Gate, CA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my Maytag chest or upright freezer?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Related Repair Pages for South Gate
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near South Gate
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a South Gate technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.