Most Maytag washer repairs in Ankeny involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. The Ankeny 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.
Maytag Washer Repair Near Ankeny
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ankeny. 2 list an address in Ankeny, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and West Des Moines (2). No company within 90 miles of Ankeny mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Ware Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Ankeny. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ankeny. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 2.2, 6.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
First up for Ankeny: Westside Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (10.0 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 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 and Features
What a Maytag Washer Technician Deals With
Select Maytag washers use commercial-grade technology that includes a stainless steel wash basket and a direct drive motor. Source: Maytag - Washers
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 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
Maytag Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| F5E2 | Top load: the lid lock cannot engage, often because something is obstructing the lock area. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E2 - Error Code |
Signs Your Maytag Washer Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
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
- 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
A Maytag washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Any error code shown on the display
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
What Ankeny Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Ankeny 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Ankeny
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Maytag washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Ankeny, IA
Do you work for Maytag?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag washers?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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 Ankeny technician bring the right parts.