If your Maytag washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Smithville 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, Smithville NJ
30 repair companies serve Smithville from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Forked River (4), Galloway (3), and Pleasantville (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. C and R Appliance Of Galloway Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Smithville. None of the repair companies near Smithville name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 27 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 4.2, 4.2 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 30 |
The leading options for Smithville are C and R Appliance Of Galloway Inc (0.9 miles away, based in Galloway, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews); FINE FIX by JC SERVICE LLC (SAMSUNG APPLIANCES SPECIALIST ) (27.4 miles away, based in Forked River, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washer Doctor. (6.2 miles away, based in Pleasantville, 4.8 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Atlantic and Cape May (28.2 miles away, based in Cape May Court House, 4.7 stars from 479 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 Technicians Work On
How Maytag Washers Are Built
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
What Maytag Says to Check First
- 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 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
Reading a Maytag Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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) |
Maytag Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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
- 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
Most Maytag washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Local Notes for Smithville
Most washer calls in Smithville 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 Smithville Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Smithville, NJ
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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 Smithville technician bring the right parts.