Maytag owners in Somersworth usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Somersworth list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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Independent Maytag Washer Technicians, Somersworth NH
12 repair companies serve Somersworth from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Epping (2), Barrington (1), and Durham (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. No company within 90 miles of Somersworth mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. PJ's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 7.4 miles from Somersworth. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Somersworth. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.4, 11.1, 11.9 |
The leading options for Somersworth are Mr. Appliance of Strafford and Rockingham Counties (17.0 miles away, based in Epping, 4.8 stars from 945 reviews); Appliance Services, LLC (17.7 miles away, based in Epping, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews); Appliance Medic LLC (28.8 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.8 stars from 75 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (30.0 miles away, based in Newburyport, 4.6 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Washer Lines and Features
What Makes Maytag Washer Repairs Different
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
Maytag Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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)
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 |
| 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) |
| 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
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Somersworth
Keeping a Maytag Washer Running
- 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
- 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.
Maytag Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around Somersworth
Most washer calls in Somersworth 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.
New Hampshire has no license for appliance repair as such; fuel gas work, including gas appliance installation and service, is licensed by the Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board, whose licenses are limited to their named specialty. Source: N.H. RSA 153:29 (NH General Court)
In New Hampshire, you can check a license with the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification License Lookup or report a problem to the New Hampshire Department of Justice, Consumer Protection & Antitrust Bureau.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Somersworth
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Somersworth, NH
Is this Maytag customer service?
Why won't my washer spin?
Which Somersworth technicians work on Maytag?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Maytag washer's label, usually inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.