Maytag owners in Fort Smith usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Fort Smith list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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Maytag Washer Repair Near Fort Smith
Within 30 miles of Fort Smith there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 of them are based in Fort Smith itself, and the rest are spread across Van Buren (4), Alma (1), and Poteau (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Fort Smith mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Mention Maytag | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 3.8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
At the top of the Fort Smith list: Affordable Appliances Fort Smith (4.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Tech Appliance Service (4.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 310 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 156 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix-it Guys, LLC Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 58 reviews).
Maytag sells top-load agitator, top-load impeller, and front-load washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
Maytag Washer Lines and Features
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
Common Maytag Washer Problems
- Lid or door won't lock. For lid or door lock codes, Maytag says to check for clothing or objects blocking the latch area and then reset the washer by unplugging it for five minutes. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E2 - Error Code (top load)
- Washer odor. Maytag links odor to skipped cleanings, wet loads left sitting and too much detergent or softener, and recommends regular washer cleaning and moving loads out promptly. Source: Maytag - How to repair a washing machine (top load)
Maytag Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F8E1 | Top load: the washer is not detecting the right amount of incoming water. Source: Maytag Product Help - F8E1 - 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 |
| F5E3 | Top load: lid lock problem; Maytag suggests a five-minute power reset first. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E3 - Error Code |
Maytag Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Gets Fixed on a Fort Smith Washer Call
Owner Care for Maytag Washers
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a Maytag Washer Repair
Most Maytag washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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
- Any error code shown on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- How old the washer is
What Fort Smith Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Fort Smith 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.
Arkansas has no separate appliance repair license, and household appliances are listed as exempt equipment under the state HVACR licensing law, though exempt work must still meet HVACR rules and any local permit and inspection requirements. Source: Arkansas HVAC/R Statutes 2025, A.C.A. ยง 17-33-102 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
In Arkansas, you can check a license with the Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes licensee search (plumbing and gas fitter licenses) or report a problem to the Arkansas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Fort Smith Washer Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Fort Smith, AR
Why does my Maytag washer show an error code?
What stops a washer from spinning?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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 Fort Smith technician bring the right parts.