If your Maytag washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Independent Maytag Washer Technicians, Pekin IL
Within 30 miles of Pekin there are 21 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Pekin itself, and other nearby bases include Peoria (8), Canton (3), and East Peoria (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Alexander's Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Pekin. None of the repair companies near Pekin name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pekin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Mention washer work | 8 |
The leading options for Pekin are Horner's Appliance (9.0 miles away, based in West Peoria, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alexander's Appliance (0.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews); Advantage Appliance Repair, Inc. (7.0 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews).
Maytag Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Maytag Washer Repairs Different
A liquid-filled balance ring at the top of the tub shifts to offset uneven loads so the basket stays steady at higher spin speeds. Source: Maytag Product Help - Water Heard in Washer, but not Seen - Balance Ring Information
Maytag Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| F5E3 | Top load: lid lock problem; Maytag suggests a five-minute power reset first. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E3 - 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 |
| F5E2 | Top load: the lid lock cannot engage, often because something is obstructing the lock area. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E2 - Error Code |
When to Call for Maytag Washer Repair
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
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
- 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.
Maytag Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Maytag washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- 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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- 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
Around Pekin
Most washer calls in Pekin 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 Pekin
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Pekin, IL
Why does my front-load washer smell?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag washer?
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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.