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 Taft list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Maytag. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Maytag ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Taft
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Taft. 1 list an address in Taft, and the rest are spread across Bakersfield (30) and Anaheim (1). No company within 30 miles of Taft names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.3 miles out. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 32 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 21.9, 22.7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
First up for Taft: Dutch Maytag Home Appliance Center (79.2 miles away, based in Paso Robles, 3.7 stars from 46 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.4 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bakersfield Area Appliance Repair (28.3 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews).
Maytag Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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. On the freezer side, Maytag sells chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, and convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge).
Know Your Maytag Ice Maker
What a Maytag Technician Deals With
Depending on the model, the ice maker sits either in the freezer compartment or in the fresh food door (Store-N-Door and In-Door-Ice systems). Source: Maytag - Refrigerators
Maytag says the ice maker's water valve needs at least 20 psi to work, with a healthy supply running roughly 30 to 120 psi, and that kinks, clogs or a filter older than six months can starve it of water. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
What Maytag Says to Check First
- 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
- Ice maker not making ice. Confirm the freezer is set to 0°F, then check that the ice maker is turned on and its shutoff arm is down. Source: Maytag - Ice Maker Troubleshooting
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
Maytag Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Taft and freezer repair in Taft.
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
- 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
What Maytag Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Maytag ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Taft, CA
Most ice maker calls in Taft 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 Taft
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Taft, CA
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Write down any code or light your Maytag display shows and when it appears. It helps a Taft technician bring the right parts.