If your Maytag washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Oakland, 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.
Independent Maytag Washer Technicians, Oakland NJ
40 repair companies serve Oakland from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Paterson (6), Ridgewood (3), and Wayne (3). No company within 90 miles of Oakland 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: Dr Appliance Repair - Midland Park, around 5.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.4, 5.4, 5.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
Closest matches for Oakland: Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (7.3 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&D Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Prospect Park, 4.2 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Handler Appliance Inc (7.5 miles away, based in Wayne, 4.9 stars from 1,469 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.4 stars from 266 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 Makes Maytag Washer Repairs Different
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 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
- 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)
Reading a Maytag Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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) |
When to Call for Maytag Washer Repair
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What Gets Fixed on a Oakland Washer Call
Keeping a Maytag Washer Running
- 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
- 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:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- 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
- How old the washer is
- 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 Oakland Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Oakland 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 Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Oakland Washer Technician
- How often do you repair Maytag washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Oakland, NJ
Why is my washer leaking?
Is my Maytag washer worth repairing?
Do you work for Maytag?
Why does my front-load washer 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.