Maytag Washer Repair in Cayce, SC

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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.

Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Maytag. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Maytag washers and other brands.

Independent Maytag Washer Technicians, Cayce SC

We found 28 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cayce. 1 list an address in Cayce, and the rest are spread across Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Of those, 1 mentions Maytag by name. The closest is Sloan Appliance Service Inc., about 2.0 miles away. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.

Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cayce. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.

The leading options for Cayce are Appliance Professional (7.0 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Appliance repair llc (7.7 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (5.9 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (2.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews).

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

How Maytag Washers Are Built

A liquid-filled balance ring at the top of the tub shifts to offset uneven loads so the basket stays steady at higher spin speeds. Source: Maytag Product Help - Water Heard in Washer, but not Seen - Balance Ring Information

Common Maytag Washer Problems

• 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)
• 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)

Maytag Washer Error Codes

Maytag Washer Problems Worth a Service Call

• Water left in the drum after the cycle
• Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
• Water on the floor under or in front of the washer

Inside a Washer Repair Visit

Keeping a Maytag Washer Running

• 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
• 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.

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:

• Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
• Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
• Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
• 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

• Any error code shown on the display
• What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
• The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet

What Cayce Owners Should Know

Most washer calls in Cayce 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.

How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Cayce

• What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
• If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
• What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?

Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Cayce, SC

Other Washer Repair in Cayce

Maytag Washer Repair Near Cayce

Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Maytag repair.