Maytag owners in Carmichael usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Carmichael list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Maytag. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Maytag washers and other brands.
Who Works on Maytag Washers Near Carmichael
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Carmichael. 8 list an address in Carmichael, and other nearby bases include Sacramento (10), Rancho Cordova (9), and Citrus Heights (6). Carmichael Appliance Repair Works is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Carmichael. No company within 90 miles of Carmichael mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carmichael. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.8 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
The leading options for Carmichael are ZR Master Appliance Repair LLC (3.0 miles away, based in North Highlands, 4.9 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Remedy Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Rancho Cordova, 4.3 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PRO MAX HVAC & Appliance repair (1.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Viking Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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 Technicians Work On
What a Maytag Washer Technician Deals With
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)
Maytag Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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)
What Maytag Washer Codes Mean
| 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 |
| 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 |
When to Call for Maytag Washer Repair
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What Gets Fixed on a Carmichael Washer Call
Owner Care for Maytag Washers
- 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
- Use only HE detergent in HE washers and measure it per the detergent maker's directions, since too much causes oversudsing, poor rinsing and residue. Source: Maytag Product Help - HE Detergent use in a Washer
Brand guides: Maytag Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Causes.
Maytag Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Washer Call
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- How old the washer is
Laundry Notes for Carmichael, CA
Most washer calls in Carmichael 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.
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).
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Carmichael
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Carmichael, CA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
Is my Maytag washer worth repairing?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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 Carmichael technician bring the right parts.