Maytag owners in Des Plaines usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Des Plaines, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Maytag Washer Technicians, Des Plaines IL
40 repair companies serve Des Plaines from within 30 miles. 10 list an address in Des Plaines, and other nearby bases include Park Ridge (4), Arlington Heights (4), and Glenview (4). No company within 30 miles of Des Plaines names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: United Appliances Repair, around 0.0 miles out. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Des Plaines. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 0.6, 0.7 |
| Mention washer work | 22 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
The leading options for Des Plaines are Maytag Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maytag (22.4 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews); Maytag Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Wheeling, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ali Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 252 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 and Features
How Maytag Washers Are Built
Top load HE models use auto-sensing, spinning slowly to estimate the load before adding water in stages, so the water level can look lower than owners expect. Source: Maytag Product Help - Auto Sensing in a Top Load HE Washer
Common Maytag Washer Problems
- 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)
- 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
Reading a Maytag Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F5E3 | Top load: lid lock problem; Maytag suggests a five-minute power reset first. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E3 - Error Code |
| F8E1 | Top load: the washer is not detecting the right amount of incoming water. Source: Maytag Product Help - F8E1 - 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 |
When to Call for Maytag Washer Repair
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Maytag Washer Running
- 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.
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:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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)
Laundry Notes for Des Plaines, IL
Most washer calls in Des Plaines 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Questions to Ask a Des Plaines Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Des Plaines, IL
Why won't my washer spin?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Other Washer Repair in Des Plaines
Maytag Washer Repair Near Des Plaines
Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Maytag repair.