If your Maytag washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. 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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Maytag Washer Repair Near Abingdon
Our data shows 31 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Abingdon. 1 of them are based in Abingdon itself, and other nearby bases include Johnson City (4), Bristol (3), and Kingsport (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. None of the repair companies near Abingdon name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Abingdon is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Abingdon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 31 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 11.9, 14.5 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
First up for Abingdon: Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.2 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (34.1 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.0 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 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.
Maytag Washer Lines and Features
What a Maytag Washer Technician Deals With
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)
- 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
Maytag Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F5E2 | Top load: the lid lock cannot engage, often because something is obstructing the lock area. Source: Maytag Product Help - F5E2 - Error Code |
| F8E1 | Top load: the washer is not detecting the right amount of incoming water. Source: Maytag Product Help - F8E1 - 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) |
Signs Your Maytag Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Gets Fixed on a Abingdon Washer Call
Keeping a Maytag Washer Running
- 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
- 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.
Maytag Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Maytag washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Laundry Notes for Abingdon, VA
Most washer calls in Abingdon 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Abingdon Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Washer Repair FAQs: Abingdon, VA
Should I repair or replace my Maytag washer?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag washers?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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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.