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 Mason City, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
Independent Maytag Washer Technicians, Mason City IA
15 repair companies serve Mason City from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Charles City (3), Austin (2), and Algona (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. None of the repair companies near Mason City name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Prahm Repair, LLC., about 7.2 miles away. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mason City is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mason City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.2, 26.9, 27.3 |
Closest matches for Mason City: Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Charles City, 4.7 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.6 miles away, based in Austin, 4.4 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Plus (27.3 miles away, based in Charles City, 4.9 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (57.4 miles away, based in Webster City, 4.6 stars from 38 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
How Maytag Washers Are Built
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)
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
What Maytag Says to Check First
- 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
Reading a Maytag Washer Error Code
| 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 |
| 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) |
Maytag Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Keeping a Maytag Washer Running
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a Maytag Washer Repair
A Maytag washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Mason City Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Mason City 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 Mason City
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Mason City, IA
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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 Mason City technician bring the right parts.