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 South Pasadena list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maytag. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Maytag directly.
Independent Maytag Ice Maker Technicians, South Pasadena CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of South Pasadena. 4 of them are based in South Pasadena itself, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (16), Alhambra (4), and Los Angeles (4). None of the repair companies near South Pasadena name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Reliable Appliance Fix And Repair, around 0.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 36 businesses.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 0.5 |
At the top of the South Pasadena list: RepairBest Appliance Services (1.2 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (5.3 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (2.3 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CR Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.7 stars from 129 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.
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- 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
- 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
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
Maytag Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
What Gets Fixed on a South Pasadena Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in South Pasadena and freezer repair in South Pasadena.
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
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for South Pasadena
Most ice maker calls in South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: South Pasadena, CA
How do I reset my ice maker?
Do you repair Maytag standalone freezers too?
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a South Pasadena technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.