Maytag owners in Addison usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Addison, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Maytag Washer Technicians, Addison IL
40 repair companies serve Addison from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Addison itself, and other nearby bases include Elmhurst (6), Lombard (4), and Glendale Heights (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is Cruz Services & Appliances., about 0.5 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions Maytag by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Addison. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.6, 1.9 |
| Mention Maytag | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
At the top of the Addison list: Maytag Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maytag (13.5 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews); Maytag Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Wheeling, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aslan Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 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.
Maytag Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Maytag Washer Repairs Different
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 Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- Washer odor. Maytag links odor to skipped cleanings, wet loads left sitting and too much detergent or softener, and recommends regular washer cleaning and moving loads out promptly. Source: Maytag - How to repair a washing machine (top load)
- 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
Maytag Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F8E1 | Top load: the washer is not detecting the right amount of incoming water. Source: Maytag Product Help - F8E1 - Error Code |
| F9E1 | Top load: long drain, usually tied to a kinked, clogged or improperly installed drain hose. Source: Maytag Product Help - F9E1 - 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
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
What Gets Fixed on a Addison Washer Call
Owner Care for Maytag 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.
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 boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How old the washer is
- Any error code shown on the display
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around Addison
Most washer calls in Addison 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.
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Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Addison
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Addison, IL
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Why does my front-load washer smell?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
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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 Addison technician bring the right parts.