Most Maytag washer repairs in Grand Rapids involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. The Grand Rapids 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.
Independent Maytag Washer Technicians, Grand Rapids MN
5 repair companies serve Grand Rapids from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Grand Rapids itself, and other nearby bases include Jacobson (1), Hibbing (1), and Virginia (1). The farthest listed company is about 51 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Grand Rapids 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: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. The 4 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Grand Rapids is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Grand Rapids. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
|---|---|
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 20.1, 30.4 |
Closest matches for Grand Rapids: Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 3.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big River Appliance Repair, LLC (20.1 miles away, based in Jacobson, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews); Bud's Appliance Repair (30.4 miles away, based in Hibbing, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LAMMERS APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC (50.8 miles away, based in Aitkin, 4.7 stars from 12 reviews).
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
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 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)
What Maytag Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F9E1 | Top load: long drain, usually tied to a kinked, clogged or improperly installed drain hose. Source: Maytag Product Help - F9E1 - Error Code |
| F5E3 | Top load: lid lock problem; Maytag suggests a five-minute power reset first. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E3 - 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 |
Maytag Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Grand Rapids
Care Maytag Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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.
Maytag Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- 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
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Around Grand Rapids
Most washer calls in Grand Rapids 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.
Before You Book in Grand Rapids
- How often do you repair Maytag washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Grand Rapids, MN
Which Grand Rapids technicians work on Maytag?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Other Washer Repair in Grand Rapids
Maytag Washer Repair Near Grand Rapids
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.