Maytag owners in Mankato usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Mankato, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Maytag Washers Near Mankato
Within 60 miles of Mankato there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Mankato itself, and the rest are spread across Burnsville (4), Eden Prairie (4), and Savage (3). Distances run up to about 56 miles. DeGroods Appliance Parts and Service is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Mankato. No company within 90 miles of Mankato mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mankato is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 56 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 6.9 |
First up for Mankato: Sears Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in New Ulm, 4.7 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Degrood's Appliance (1.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pro (50.6 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DeGroods Appliance Parts and Service (0.9 miles away, 4.2 stars from 16 reviews).
Know Your Maytag Washer
What a Maytag Washer Technician Deals With
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
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
What Maytag Says to Check First
- Washer leaking. Maytag points first to loose inlet hose connections or missing hose washers, then to the drain hose and a backed-up household drain, and to clothes added mid-cycle that raise the water over the tub. Source: Maytag Product Help - Leaking Water Underneath - Washer
- Washer not filling. Maytag says to make sure both faucets are fully open, the inlet hoses are not kinked, and the inlet screens on the water valve are not clogged. Source: Maytag Product Help - Checking the Fill Hoses if the Washer is not Filling
What Maytag Washer Codes Mean
| 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 |
| 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 |
Maytag Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Mankato
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
- On front loaders, wipe and dry the door seal folds, remove wet loads promptly and leave the door slightly open after use to limit mildew and odor. Source: Maytag Product Help - Cleaning a Front Load Washer Door Seal
Brand guides: Maytag Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Causes.
What Maytag Washer Repairs Cost
A Maytag washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Washer Call
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Any error code shown on the display
Laundry Notes for Mankato, MN
Most washer calls in Mankato 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Mankato
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Mankato, MN
Is this Maytag customer service?
Which Mankato technicians work on Maytag?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
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Write down any error code your Maytag washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Mankato technician bring the right parts.