Most Maytag washer repairs in Universal City involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Independent Maytag Washer Technicians, Universal City TX
40 repair companies serve Universal City from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Universal City, and the rest are spread across San Antonio (18), Converse (6), and Schertz (5). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Nearest on the list: Universal City Affordable Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.1 miles out. None of the repair companies near Universal City name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Universal City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.1, 1.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
Closest matches for Universal City: Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt's Appliance Care (11.3 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 200 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of San Antonio (6.4 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.6 stars from 796 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Able Appliance Home Service (6.2 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.6 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Maytag Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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 |
| 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) |
When to Call for Maytag Washer Repair
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Gets Fixed on a Universal City Washer Call
Care Maytag Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Maytag Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Causes.
What Maytag Washer Repairs Cost
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?
- 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?
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
- How old the washer is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around Universal City
Most washer calls in Universal City 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Universal City
- 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?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Universal City, TX
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Do you work for Maytag?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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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.