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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Maytag Washer Repair Near Linthicum
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Linthicum. The rest are spread across Baltimore (16), Columbia (6), and Glen Burnie (3). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Bowman Appliances is the nearest, roughly 3.7 miles from Linthicum. No company within 30 miles of Linthicum names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Linthicum. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.7, 3.8, 4.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
First up for Linthicum: Arlington Maytag Appliance Rpr (32.8 miles away, based in Arlington, 3.8 stars from 11 reviews); Maytag (29.0 miles away, based in Washington, 2.0 stars from 11 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (9.4 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.2 stars from 908 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Maytag washer you have before you call. Maytag makes top-load agitator, top-load impeller, and front-load models, and the technician will ask.
Maytag Washer Lines and Features
What a Maytag Washer Technician Deals With
Maytag top loaders move clothes with either an agitator or an impeller, and the drive shifts between agitation and full spin, which can make a normal clunking sound. Source: Maytag - How to repair a washing machine (top load)
Common Maytag Washer Problems
- 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)
- 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)
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 |
| F5E2 | Top load: the lid lock cannot engage, often because something is obstructing the lock area. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E2 - 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 |
When to Call for Maytag Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Linthicum Washer Call
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:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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: $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?
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
- 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
- How old the washer is
What Linthicum Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Linthicum 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Linthicum
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Linthicum, MD
Do you work for Maytag?
Is my Maytag washer worth repairing?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
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Maytag Washer Repair Near Linthicum
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.