A Maytag washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. Below are independent repair companies serving Star, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Maytag Washer Technicians, Star ID
Within 30 miles of Star there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Boise (13), Nampa (8), and Caldwell (7). Distances run up to about 14 miles. None of the repair companies near Star name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Augurey appliance and home, about 4.7 miles away. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Star. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.7, 6.4, 6.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
Closest matches for Star: Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (8.4 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.9 stars from 1,198 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Murf's Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.8 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cody's Appliance Repair Eagle ID (7.7 miles away, based in Eagle, 4.9 stars from 1,470 reviews).
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 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
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
- Off balance, shaking or walking. Maytag says to spread the load evenly, confirm the shipping bolts were removed, and level the washer so all four feet sit firmly on the floor. Source: Maytag Product Help - Washer is Vibrating, Walking or Moving
- 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)
What Maytag Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F9E1 | Top load: long drain, usually tied to a kinked, clogged or improperly installed drain hose. Source: Maytag Product Help - F9E1 - 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 |
| F5E3 | Top load: lid lock problem; Maytag suggests a five-minute power reset first. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E3 - Error Code |
When to Call for Maytag Washer Repair
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Keeping a Maytag Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Most Maytag washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Local Notes for Star
Most washer calls in Star 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.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
In Idaho, you can check a license with the Idaho DOPL Search for a License or Registration or report a problem to the Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Star
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Star, ID
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Why won't my washer spin?
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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.