Maytag owners in Tuscaloosa usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Tuscaloosa, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Maytag Washer Technicians, Tuscaloosa AL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Tuscaloosa. 4 list an address in Tuscaloosa, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (11), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). The farthest listed company is about 46 miles out. Nearest on the list: appliance repair in Tuscaloosa, around 2.7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Tuscaloosa mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 25 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Tuscaloosa is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 8 |
First up for Tuscaloosa: Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jones washer & dryer repair (5.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Connect (3.0 miles away, based in Northport, 4.3 stars from 55 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.
Maytag Washer Lines and Features
How Maytag Washers Are Built
Maytag top loaders move clothes with either an agitator or an impeller, and the drive shifts between agitation and full spin, which can make a normal clunking sound. Source: Maytag - How to repair a washing machine (top load)
Common Maytag Washer Problems
- Washer leaking. Maytag points first to loose inlet hose connections or missing hose washers, then to the drain hose and a backed-up household drain, and to clothes added mid-cycle that raise the water over the tub. Source: Maytag Product Help - Leaking Water Underneath - Washer
- 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
Maytag Washer Error Codes
| 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 |
| F5E1 | Top load: lid switch problem; the lid may not be fully closed or something is blocking the switch. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E1 - Error Code |
| F5E2 | Top load: the lid lock cannot engage, often because something is obstructing the lock area. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E2 - Error Code |
Signs Your Maytag Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Owner Care for Maytag Washers
- Run the Clean Washer cycle with a washer cleaning tablet about once a month, or when the clean washer light comes on or odor appears; without that cycle, use the hottest, highest water setting. Source: Maytag Product Help - Cleaning Washers with affresh
- If fill is slow, shut off the water, remove the inlet hoses and scrub clogged inlet screens on the back of the water valve with a brush and mild soap. Source: Maytag Product Help - Checking the Fill Hoses if the Washer is not Filling
Brand guides: Maytag Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Causes.
What Maytag Washer Repairs Cost
Most Maytag washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- 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)
Laundry Notes for Tuscaloosa, AL
Most washer calls in Tuscaloosa 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Tuscaloosa
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Tuscaloosa, AL
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Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Maytag repair.