If your Maytag washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Bemidji list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Maytag. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Maytag washers and other brands.
Who Works on Maytag Washers Near Bemidji
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 76-mile radius of Bemidji. 2 list an address in Bemidji, and the rest are spread across Thief River Falls (2), Park Rapids (1), and Grand Rapids (1). The farthest listed company is about 75 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Bemidji mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: MJB Home Center, around 0.7 miles out. The 6 rated companies in range average 3.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Bemidji is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bemidji. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (76 mi) | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.0, 34.0 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
At the top of the Bemidji list: MJB Home Center (0.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Repair Professionals (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Gapp Appliance Service (34.0 miles away, based in Park Rapids, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (73.6 miles away, based in Thief River Falls, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Maytag Washer
What a Maytag Washer Technician Deals With
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
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
Reading a Maytag Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| F5E2 | Top load: the lid lock cannot engage, often because something is obstructing the lock area. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E2 - Error Code |
| F8E1 | Top load: the washer is not detecting the right amount of incoming water. Source: Maytag Product Help - F8E1 - Error Code |
Maytag Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Gets Fixed on a Bemidji Washer Call
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.
What Maytag Washer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- How old the washer is
What Bemidji Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Bemidji 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Questions to Ask a Bemidji Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Bemidji, MN
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
Which Bemidji technicians work on Maytag?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Other Washer Repair in Bemidji
Maytag Washer Repair Near Bemidji
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.