Most Maytag washer repairs in St. Simons involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving St. Simons, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Maytag. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Maytag washers and other brands.
Maytag Washer Repair Near St. Simons
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of St. Simons. Other nearby bases include Brunswick (7), Savannah (7), and Jacksonville (5). Nearest on the list: New Legacy Appliance Repair LLC, around 6.1 miles out. None of the repair companies near St. Simons name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether St. Simons is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Simons. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.1, 6.6, 6.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 36 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
Closest matches for St. Simons: Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J B and Sons Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.9 stars from 283 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frazier's Appliance & Refrigeration (42.0 miles away, based in Jesup, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair (48.5 miles away, based in Hinesville, 4.7 stars from 134 reviews).
Maytag Washer Lines and Features
What a Maytag Washer Technician Deals With
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
Maytag Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
What Maytag Washer Codes Mean
| 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 |
| 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 |
| F8E1 | Top load: the washer is not detecting the right amount of incoming water. Source: Maytag Product Help - F8E1 - Error Code |
Maytag Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in St. Simons
Keeping a Maytag Washer Running
- 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
- 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.
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:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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: $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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Washer Call
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- 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
Local Notes for St. Simons
Most washer calls in St. Simons 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in St. Simons
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Maytag washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: St. Simons, GA
Do you work for Maytag?
Is my Maytag washer worth repairing?
Why does my Maytag washer show an error code?
Which St. Simons technicians work on Maytag?
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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.