Maytag owners in Knoxville usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on Maytag Washers Near Knoxville
Within 60 miles of Knoxville there are 34 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and Newton (2). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Knoxville mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 22.6 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Knoxville is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 22.6, 24.2, 26.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 34 |
| Mention washer work | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
Closest matches for Knoxville: Sears Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Oskaloosa, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.4 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westside Appliance Repair (39.6 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (37.8 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 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.
Know Your Maytag Washer
What a Maytag Washer Technician Deals With
The washer will only run and spin when the lid or door switch senses it is fully closed, and the lid or door locks at the start of a cycle. Source: Maytag Product Help - Washer Not Draining or Spinning? Troubleshooting Guide
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)
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| F5E3 | Top load: lid lock problem; Maytag suggests a five-minute power reset first. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E3 - 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
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Owner Care for Maytag Washers
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Maytag Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Causes.
What Maytag Washer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code shown on the display
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- How old the washer is
Laundry Notes for Knoxville, IA
Most washer calls in Knoxville 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 Knoxville
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair Maytag washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Knoxville, IA
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Maytag washer's label, usually inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.