Most Maytag washer repairs in Exton involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. The Exton 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.
Independent Maytag Washer Technicians, Exton PA
Within 30 miles of Exton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Exton itself, and the rest are spread across Media (4), Pottstown (4), and Norristown (3). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Exton mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Lionville Marchwood Appliance. is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Exton. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Exton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 2.2, 4.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
The leading options for Exton are Borden Appliance Repair Services, LLC (16.5 miles away, based in Schwenksville, 4.9 stars from 756 reviews); Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (11.3 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in West Chester, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of King of Prussia (14.9 miles away, based in Norristown, 4.7 stars from 1,001 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.
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
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
- Washer odor. Maytag links odor to skipped cleanings, wet loads left sitting and too much detergent or softener, and recommends regular washer cleaning and moving loads out promptly. Source: Maytag - How to repair a washing machine (top load)
- 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
Reading a Maytag Washer Error Code
| 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your Maytag Washer Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Maytag Washers
- 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
- Clean the front load drain pump filter every few months or as needed to clear lint and debris; check the owner's manual for its location on your model. Source: Maytag Product Help - Cleaning the Pump Filter - Front Load 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Any error code shown on the display
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Around Exton
Most washer calls in Exton 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Exton
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Maytag washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Exton, PA
Do you work for Maytag?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why is my washer leaking?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag washer?
Other Washer Repair in Exton
Maytag Washer Repair Near Exton
Write down any error code your Maytag washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Exton technician bring the right parts.