If your Maytag washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Fontana, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Maytag Washer Repair Near Fontana
40 repair companies serve Fontana from within 30 miles. 5 of them are based in Fontana itself, and other nearby bases include San Bernardino (10), Rancho Cucamonga (9), and Riverside (8). ExpertFix Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Fontana. No company within 90 miles of Fontana 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 4.6 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.8, 2.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
At the top of the Fontana list: Mr. Appliance of Rancho Cucamonga (8.0 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.8 stars from 867 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in San Bernardino, 4.6 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.7 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.2 stars from 504 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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 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
- 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
- Washer not draining or not spinning. Maytag says to confirm the lid or door is fully shut and the load is balanced, then check for oversudsing, a kinked or clogged drain hose, standpipe height and, on some front loaders, a clogged drain pump filter. Source: Maytag Product Help - Washer Not Draining or Spinning? Troubleshooting Guide
Maytag Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F5E2 | Top load: the lid lock cannot engage, often because something is obstructing the lock area. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E2 - 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) |
| 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 |
Maytag Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Care Maytag Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Maytag Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Causes.
Maytag Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Maytag washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around Fontana
Most washer calls in Fontana 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).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Fontana
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair Maytag washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Fontana, CA
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag washer?
Do you work for Maytag?
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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 Fontana technician bring the right parts.