If your Maytag washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The South Lake Tahoe list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maytag. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Maytag directly.
Maytag Washer Repair Near South Lake Tahoe
40 repair companies serve South Lake Tahoe from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in South Lake Tahoe itself, and the rest are spread across Reno (15), Sparks (5), and Gardnerville (4). None of the repair companies near South Lake Tahoe name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.4 miles away. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether South Lake Tahoe is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from South Lake Tahoe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 48 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 12.5, 13.7 |
First up for South Lake Tahoe: Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Reno (41.3 miles away, based in Reno, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.8 miles away, based in Carson City, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Urgent Maintenance (12.5 miles away, based in Gardnerville, 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 Makes Maytag Washer Repairs Different
Top load HE models use auto-sensing, spinning slowly to estimate the load before adding water in stages, so the water level can look lower than owners expect. Source: Maytag Product Help - Auto Sensing in a Top Load HE Washer
What Maytag Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Reading a Maytag Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F5E3 | Top load: lid lock problem; Maytag suggests a five-minute power reset first. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E3 - Error Code |
| F8E1 | Top load: the washer is not detecting the right amount of incoming water. Source: Maytag Product Help - F8E1 - 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) |
When to Call for Maytag Washer Repair
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in South Lake Tahoe
Care Maytag Recommends for Its 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
- 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
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:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- How old the washer is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Any error code shown on the display
What South Lake Tahoe Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in South Lake Tahoe 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).
Before You Book in South Lake Tahoe
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Why is my washer leaking?
Is my Maytag washer worth repairing?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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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.