Maytag owners in Fultondale usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Fultondale, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Maytag Washer Repair Near Fultondale
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fultondale. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (29), Center Point (1), and Irondale (1). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Friendly Appliance Repair Birmingham is the nearest, roughly 4.5 miles from Fultondale. None of the repair companies near Fultondale name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fultondale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 57 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.5, 5.9, 6.0 |
The leading options for Fultondale are Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (8.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (6.2 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atlas Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,483 reviews); Service Care, Inc. (8.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,249 reviews).
Know which Maytag washer you have before you call. Maytag makes top-load agitator, top-load impeller, and front-load models, and the technician will ask.
Know Your Maytag Washer
What Makes Maytag Washer Repairs Different
The washer will only run and spin when the lid or door switch senses it is fully closed, and the lid or door locks at the start of a cycle. Source: Maytag Product Help - Washer Not Draining or Spinning? Troubleshooting Guide
What Maytag Says to Check First
- Washer not filling. Maytag says to make sure both faucets are fully open, the inlet hoses are not kinked, and the inlet screens on the water valve are not clogged. Source: Maytag Product Help - Checking the Fill Hoses if the Washer is not Filling
- Off balance, shaking or walking. Maytag says to spread the load evenly, confirm the shipping bolts were removed, and level the washer so all four feet sit firmly on the floor. Source: Maytag Product Help - Washer is Vibrating, Walking or Moving
What Maytag Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F9E1 | Top load: long drain, usually tied to a kinked, clogged or improperly installed drain hose. Source: Maytag Product Help - F9E1 - Error Code |
| F5E3 | Top load: lid lock problem; Maytag suggests a five-minute power reset first. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E3 - Error Code |
| F5 E2 (front load) | Front load: the door is not locking properly; make sure it is fully latched and nothing is caught in it. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5 E2 - Error Code (front load) |
Signs Your Maytag Washer Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Gets Fixed on a Fultondale Washer Call
Keeping a Maytag Washer Running
- On front loaders, wipe and dry the door seal folds, remove wet loads promptly and leave the door slightly open after use to limit mildew and odor. Source: Maytag Product Help - Cleaning a Front Load Washer Door Seal
- Clean the front load drain pump filter every few months or as needed to clear lint and debris; check the owner's manual for its location on your model. Source: Maytag Product Help - Cleaning the Pump Filter - Front Load Washer
Brand guides: Maytag Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Causes.
Maytag Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Maytag washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Before the Technician Arrives
- How old the washer is
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Local Notes for Fultondale
Most washer calls in Fultondale come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Questions to Ask a Fultondale Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Fultondale, AL
Should I repair or replace my Maytag washer?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Which Fultondale technicians work on Maytag?
Is this Maytag customer service?
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Write down any error code your Maytag washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Fultondale technician bring the right parts.