Most Maytag washer repairs in Calumet City involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Maytag. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Maytag washers and other brands.
Independent Maytag Washer Technicians, Calumet City IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Calumet City. 2 of them are based in Calumet City itself, and other nearby bases include Chicago (8), Chicago Heights (3), and Hammond (2). Distances run up to about 11 miles. The closest is American Service Alliance, about 1.0 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Calumet City names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention washer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.0, 1.5 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Calumet City: Maytag Appliance Repair (27.9 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maytag (35.7 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews); Maytag Appliance Repair (41.2 miles away, based in Wheeling, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro (8.8 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 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
How Maytag Washers Are Built
Select Maytag washers use commercial-grade technology that includes a stainless steel wash basket and a direct drive motor. Source: Maytag - Washers
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
- 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)
Reading a Maytag Washer Error Code
| 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 |
| F5E3 | Top load: lid lock problem; Maytag suggests a five-minute power reset first. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E3 - Error Code |
Maytag Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Calumet City
Owner Care for Maytag Washers
- Clean the front load drain pump filter every few months or as needed to clear lint and debris; check the owner's manual for its location on your model. Source: Maytag Product Help - Cleaning the Pump Filter - Front Load 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.
What Maytag Washer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Washer Call
- Any error code shown on the display
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Local Notes for Calumet City
Most washer calls in Calumet 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.
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How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Calumet City
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Calumet City, IL
Why does my front-load washer smell?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
Is my Maytag washer worth repairing?
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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 Calumet City technician bring the right parts.