A Maytag washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. The Amsterdam list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Maytag Washer Repair Near Amsterdam
Within 30 miles of Amsterdam there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Amsterdam itself, and the rest are spread across Schenectady (13), Clifton Park (3), and Albany (3). Distances run up to about 25 miles. No company within 90 miles of Amsterdam mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Turbo Appliance Works, about 0.2 miles away. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Amsterdam. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.3, 2.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 45 |
Closest matches for Amsterdam: Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (19.9 miles away, based in Ballston Spa, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews); DADs Appliance Repair and More (2.9 miles away, based in Hagaman, 4.9 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); North Country Appliance Repair, LLC (11.8 miles away, based in Gloversville, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Schenectady, 4.5 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag sells top-load agitator, top-load impeller, and front-load washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
Know Your Maytag Washer
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
Maytag Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
Maytag Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F5E3 | Top load: lid lock problem; Maytag suggests a five-minute power reset first. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E3 - 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 |
| F8E1 | Top load: the washer is not detecting the right amount of incoming water. Source: Maytag Product Help - F8E1 - Error Code |
When to Call for Maytag Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Owner Care for Maytag 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Washer Call
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Any error code shown on the display
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Around Amsterdam
Most washer calls in Amsterdam 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 York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Amsterdam
- 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 is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Amsterdam, NY
Do you work for Maytag?
Which Amsterdam technicians work on Maytag?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag washer?
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Maytag Washer Repair Near Amsterdam
Write down any error code your Maytag washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Amsterdam technician bring the right parts.