A Maytag ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. The Ukiah 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.
Who Works on Maytag Ice Makers Near Ukiah
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Ukiah. The rest are spread across Santa Rosa (7), Fort Bragg (2), and Lakeport (1). None of the repair companies near Ukiah 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: Sears Appliance Repair, around 17.7 miles out. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ukiah is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ukiah. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.7, 19.4, 35.1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 13 |
First up for Ukiah: Sears Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Lakeport, 4.6 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jeff's Gas Appliances (19.4 miles away, based in Willits, 4.8 stars from 38 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (55.7 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.1 miles away, based in Clearlake, 4.3 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Maytag Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Maytag ice maker you have before you call: Maytag sells in-freezer ice maker and in-door ice maker. On the freezer side, Maytag sells side-by-side refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer-to-fridge), French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Maytag Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Maytag Ice Maker Repairs Different
Maytag specifies 1/4-inch soft copper or PEX supply tubing with a service loop, and warns that pushing the refrigerator too far back can pinch the line and cut flow to the ice maker. Source: Maytag Product Help - How to Troubleshoot the Freestanding Ice Maker
Maytag Symptoms and First Checks
- 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?
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
Signs Your Maytag Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Ukiah Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Maytag problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Ukiah and freezer repair in Ukiah.
Care Maytag Recommends
- 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?
- 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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Ukiah
Most ice maker calls in Ukiah 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 Ukiah
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Maytag ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ukiah, CA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my Maytag refrigerator showing a code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Is my Maytag ice maker worth repairing?
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Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Ukiah
Maytag Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Ukiah
Live outside Ukiah? The same Maytag ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Willits. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Ukiah technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Maytag ice maker itself.