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 Hillsboro, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maytag. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Maytag directly.
Who Works on Maytag Washers Near Hillsboro
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Hillsboro. Other nearby bases include Waco (11), Keene (3), and Midlothian (3). The farthest listed company is about 41 miles out. Nearest on the list: Cen-Tex Services Co, around 27.0 miles out. None of the companies within 60 miles mention Maytag by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Hillsboro is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hillsboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 27.0, 28.7, 29.5 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
At the top of the Hillsboro list: Benbrook Appliance Repair (49.7 miles away, based in Benbrook, 4.3 stars from 33 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Waco (33.0 miles away, based in Woodway, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.3 miles away, based in Waco, 4.6 stars from 424 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mansfield (30.4 miles away, based in Midlothian, 4.6 stars from 532 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.
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
Common Maytag Washer Problems
- Off balance, shaking or walking. Maytag says to spread the load evenly, confirm the shipping bolts were removed, and level the washer so all four feet sit firmly on the floor. Source: Maytag Product Help - Washer is Vibrating, Walking or Moving
- 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
What Maytag Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Care Maytag Recommends for Its 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
- 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.
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:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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)
- Any error code shown on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Laundry Notes for Hillsboro, TX
Most washer calls in Hillsboro 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Hillsboro
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Hillsboro, TX
Why is my washer leaking?
Why won't my washer spin?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
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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.