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 Gretna, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Maytag Washer Repair Near Gretna
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gretna. 1 of them are based in Gretna itself, and the rest are spread across Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. None of the repair companies near Gretna name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is CITY WIDE Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 3.6 stars.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 20 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 46 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.3, 2.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
First up for Gretna: Broussard Appliance Service (9.7 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); CITY WIDE Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 526 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
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
Maytag Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 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
What Maytag Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F5E2 | Top load: the lid lock cannot engage, often because something is obstructing the lock area. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E2 - 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) |
| F5E3 | Top load: lid lock problem; Maytag suggests a five-minute power reset first. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E3 - Error Code |
Signs Your Maytag Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Care Maytag Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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
Most Maytag washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Washer Call
- Any error code shown on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Local Notes for Gretna
Most washer calls in Gretna 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Gretna Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Gretna, LA
Is this Maytag customer service?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag washers?
Why does my Maytag washer show an error code?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Other Washer Repair in Gretna
Maytag Washer Repair Near Gretna
Write down any error code your Maytag washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Gretna technician bring the right parts.