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Maytag appliance repair

Maytag covers laundry, refrigeration, freezers, dishwashers, ranges and microwaves, with laundry as the line the badge is best known for. 652 directory businesses in 50 states name Maytag among the brands serviced. Have the model and serial number ready — on a mid-range machine that is what decides which part the technician brings, and whether it is already on the van.

Maytag pros
652
States
50
Appliance lines
7
Licensed
647
Average rating
4.6
Price tier
Mid-range

Top-rated Maytag repair pros

The 20 highest-rated of 652 businesses servicing Maytag. Sorted by rating, then review count.

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632 more listed businesses service Maytag. Open a state below to see every one of them with ratings and phone numbers.

What servicing a Maytag involves

Price tier and parts channel decide who can realistically do the work — read this before you compare quotes.

Maytag is a mainstream American nameplate with mainstream parts support, and there is no complication to warn you about. Components are widely stocked, aftermarket equivalents exist for many of them, and a technician will often have the ordinary laundry failure in the van — which is why a first-visit fix is a reasonable expectation. No authorisation, no brand account, no factory tool. What deserves your attention is the quote rather than the brand: at this tier the repair is usually worth doing, so the real question is whether you are being charged for the right component. Ask which part, at what price, and what warranty comes with it.

Price tier
Mid-range · 1× typical new price
Parts usually come from
General parts retailers
Brand-authorised technician
Not usually required
Appliance lines built
7

Who can do the work

Any qualified technician can take the job. Factory-authorised service mainly matters while the machine is still in its warranty period — outside it, an experienced independent is usually faster and cheaper.

Before you call about your Maytag

  • Say whether the machine drains, whether it hums, and whether the drum moves at all. Those three details separate the cheap laundry faults from the expensive ones before anyone arrives.
  • A washer that fills but will not spin or drain is a lid switch or a drain restriction before it is a motor. Both are inexpensive.
  • A drain pump blocked by a coin or an underwire is a clean-out rather than a replacement. Ask which is being quoted.
  • Aftermarket parts exist for most components at this tier. Ask whether the quote is OEM or aftermarket and what warranty comes with the part.
  • Sealed-system refrigeration work requires an EPA 608 certified technician; laundry and dishwasher work does not.
  • The rating plate is under the lid or on the rear panel on laundry, and inside the fresh-food compartment on refrigeration.

Maytag appliance lines, and who services them here

What the nameplate covers, against how many listed businesses actually repair that category.

Maytag appliance categories with listed repair business counts and links to parts.
ApplianceMaytag lineListed prosParts
Dryer repairYes647Parts & prices
Refrigerator repairYes647Parts & prices
Washer repairYes646Parts & prices
Oven & Range repairYes643Parts & prices
Dishwasher repairYes635Parts & prices
Freezer repairYes394Parts & prices
Microwave repairYes206Parts & prices
Ice Maker repairNot this brand135Parts & prices
Garbage Disposal repairNot this brand109Parts & prices
Wine Cooler repairNot this brand37Parts & prices
Trash Compactor repairNot this brand14Parts & prices
Range Hood repairNot this brand11Parts & prices

Common faults on Maytag categories

77 step-by-step guides cover the categories Maytag builds, spread across 7 of them below. Work through one before you pay a diagnostic fee.

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Refrigerator Not Cooling

RefrigeratorModerate45–90 minutesDIY $0–$150Pro $150–$900

If the coils are clean, both fans run, the defrost circuit tests good and the compressor runs continuously without the evaporator ever getting cold, you are looking at the sealed system — a low refrigerant charge, a restriction in the capillary tube, or a compressor that has lost compression. Telltale signs are a suction line that never gets cold to the touch, frost on only the first few inches of the evaporator, or an oily residue around a weld joint. Opening that system legally requires EPA Section 608 certification and recovery equipment, so it is not a DIY repair. Expect $400–$900, and get that quote before committing on a unit over ten years old.

Freezer Frost Buildup

FreezerModerate45–90 minutes plus a 24-hour defrostDIY $15–$150Pro $150–$450

If the heater, thermostat and drain all check out and the coil still ices over, the control board is not commanding a defrost cycle, and that is a board diagnosis worth paying for rather than guessing at. Call a professional immediately, and do not run the unit, if you find an oily residue anywhere on the evaporator or the tubing — that indicates a refrigerant leak, and sealed-system repair legally requires EPA Section 608 certification. On a chest or upright freezer over ten years old, get the sealed-system quote before assuming repair is the right call.

Washer Won't Drain

WasherModerate45–90 minutesDIY $0–$130Pro $150–$400

If the drain path is completely clear, the pump impeller turns freely, and the pump is still silent when the machine calls for drain, the fault is in the wiring harness, the motor control or the main board — and boards run $150–$400, are rarely returnable once fitted, and are not worth buying on a guess. A burnt-plastic smell from the pump area means the motor has failed and, more importantly, that something ran it stalled for a long time, so find the obstruction before fitting the new part. Water backing up out of the standpipe is a plumbing job, not an appliance repair.

Dryer Not Heating

DryerModerate45–120 minutesDIY $5–$70Pro $150–$400

On a gas dryer, anything past swapping the igniter, flame sensor or valve coils — adjusting the burner, opening the gas valve body, or touching the supply line — is licensed trade work in most jurisdictions and should not be attempted at home. On an electric dryer, get an electrician rather than an appliance technician if the outlet, cord or terminal block shows scorching, if a leg of the 240-volt supply is genuinely missing, or if the breaker trips the moment the element energises. And if every heating component tests good but the element still never gets power, the fault is in the timer or the control board — a diagnosis worth paying for rather than guessing at.

Dishwasher Not Cleaning

DishwasherEasy30–60 minutesDIY $0–$70Pro $120–$400

If the filter, arms and inlet are all clear, the fill level and water temperature are correct, and the machine still leaves food on the dishes, the wash pump or its diverter valve is the likely fault — and on machines that route water between the upper and lower arms with a motorised diverter, a failed diverter starves one rack while the other cleans normally. Diagnosing that properly means running the service test cycle, which is worth paying for rather than replacing pumps on a guess. Grinding from the pump, or a burnt smell during the wash phase, means stop using the machine and get it looked at.

Oven Not Heating Evenly

Oven & RangeModerate45–90 minutes plus preheat timeDIY $0–$80Pro $150–$400

If the elements test good, the sensor matches its chart, the door seals and the oven still cannot hold a steady temperature, the relays on the control board that switch the elements are the usual remaining suspect — and a board is worth having confirmed by measurement before you buy one, since they run $150–$400 and are rarely returnable once fitted. On a gas oven, uneven baking that comes from a partially blocked burner tube, an incorrect orifice, or a burner that lights unevenly along its length is licensed trade work; a yellow, lifting or lazy flame in particular should be looked at by a qualified technician rather than adjusted at home.

Microwave Runs But Doesn't Heat

MicrowaveAdvanced15–30 minutes for safe checksDIY $0Pro $150–$400

Call a technician for anything past the door latch. Magnetrons, high-voltage capacitors, diodes and transformers are all professional work, not because the parts are complicated but because the stored charge in that capacitor is genuinely dangerous. A technician will also verify the door seals and check for microwave leakage after any repair, which matters and which you cannot do without a survey meter. If your microwave is over-the-range or built in, get a quote — those are worth repairing. If it is a countertop unit, price a replacement first.

Refrigerator Leaking Water

RefrigeratorModerate30–90 minutesDIY $0–$80Pro $150–$400

If the leak is coming from the sealed system — an oily residue around a weld joint, or frost forming on the suction line — stop. That is refrigerant, and repairing it requires EPA Section 608 certification and recovery equipment. Likewise, if you have cleared the drain twice and it keeps freezing solid, the defrost heater or defrost thermostat is failing and the whole defrost circuit needs testing.

69 more guides cover the categories Maytag builds. Browse the full library.

Maytag parts: cost and where to buy

The best-stocked parts situation in the trade. OEM components are easy to source, aftermarket equivalents exist for most of them, and a technician will often have the common failure on the van rather than ordering it.

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For Maytag, parts are usually sourced through general parts retailers. Aftermarket equivalents exist for many components; ask whether a quote is OEM or aftermarket and what warranty comes with the part.

Commonly replaced parts for the Maytag categories the parts library covers, with typical prices and DIY difficulty.
PartApplianceTypical priceDIY difficulty
Water FilterRefrigerator$25–$60Easy
Door GasketRefrigerator$30–$80Easy
Condenser Fan MotorRefrigerator$50–$150Moderate
Thermal FuseDryer$5–$20Easy
Heating ElementDryer$20–$60Moderate
Drain PumpWasher$30–$80Moderate
Lid SwitchWasher$15–$40Easy
Spray ArmDishwasher$15–$40Easy
Inlet ValveDishwasher$15–$40Moderate
Bake ElementOven & Range$15–$40Easy
Oven Temperature SensorOven & Range$15–$30Easy
Turntable MotorMicrowave$15–$30Easy
Evaporator Fan MotorRefrigerator$40–$120Moderate
Start Relay and OverloadRefrigerator$12–$45Easy
Water Inlet ValveRefrigerator$30–$95Moderate
Defrost ThermostatRefrigerator$15–$50Moderate
Defrost HeaterRefrigerator$30–$95Advanced
ThermistorRefrigerator$10–$35Moderate
Ice Maker AssemblyRefrigerator$80–$260Moderate
Main Control BoardRefrigerator$90–$340Moderate
Door Lock AssemblyWasher$40–$140Moderate
Drive BeltWasher$15–$50Moderate
Water Inlet ValveWasher$25–$85Moderate
Shock Absorbers and Suspension RodsWasher$30–$100Moderate
Motor CouplerWasher$15–$45Moderate
Door Boot SealWasher$60–$190Advanced
Tub Bearing KitWasher$35–$160Advanced
Cycling and High-Limit ThermostatsDryer$10–$40Easy
Drive BeltDryer$12–$45Moderate
Drum Rollers and Idler PulleyDryer$20–$70Moderate
Gas IgniterDryer$20–$65Moderate
Gas Valve Coil KitDryer$20–$65Moderate
Door SwitchDryer$10–$40Easy
Blower WheelDryer$20–$70Moderate
Moisture Sensor BarsDryer$15–$50Easy
Drain PumpDishwasher$35–$120Moderate
Door Latch and Switch AssemblyDishwasher$20–$80Easy
Heating ElementDishwasher$25–$85Moderate
Float SwitchDishwasher$10–$35Easy
Door GasketDishwasher$20–$75Easy
Rack Roller and Adjuster KitDishwasher$12–$50Easy
Detergent DispenserDishwasher$30–$100Moderate
Circulation Pump and MotorDishwasher$90–$330Advanced
Broil ElementOven & Range$20–$75Easy
Oven IgniterOven & Range$25–$90Moderate
Surface Burner IgniterOven & Range$20–$95Moderate
Radiant Surface ElementOven & Range$25–$100Moderate
Infinite SwitchOven & Range$20–$70Moderate
Oven Door GasketOven & Range$20–$80Easy
Oven Door HingesOven & Range$30–$120Moderate
Electronic Control BoardOven & Range$90–$380Moderate
Door Interlock Switch SetMicrowave$10–$40Moderate
Turntable Coupler and Roller RingMicrowave$8–$30Easy
Grease and Charcoal FiltersMicrowave$12–$45Easy
Cavity Lamp and SocketMicrowave$5–$25Easy
Vent Fan MotorMicrowave$40–$140Moderate
Control Board or TouchpadMicrowave$50–$220Moderate
MagnetronMicrowave$55–$190Advanced
High-Voltage Diode and CapacitorMicrowave$10–$60Advanced
Start Relay and OverloadFreezer$12–$45Easy
Door GasketFreezer$40–$140Easy
Temperature Control ThermostatFreezer$25–$90Moderate
Defrost ThermostatFreezer$15–$50Moderate
Defrost TimerFreezer$25–$80Moderate
Evaporator Fan MotorFreezer$40–$130Moderate
Defrost HeaterFreezer$30–$100Advanced
Lid Hinge and LockFreezer$12–$60Easy

Prices are typical ranges for the category, not Maytag quotes. OEM parts sit toward the top of each range; aftermarket toward the bottom.

Refrigerator partsFreezer partsWasher partsDryer partsDishwasher partsOven & Range partsMicrowave parts

Maytag repair by state

Every state with a listed Maytag business. Each opens the full list for that state with ratings, licensing and phone numbers.

Alabama AL14Alaska AK9Arizona AZ15Arkansas AR9California CA15Colorado CO17Connecticut CT13Delaware DE9Florida FL26Georgia GA15Hawaii HI10Idaho ID15Illinois IL14Indiana IN16Iowa IA9Kansas KS14Kentucky KY14Louisiana LA16Maine ME7Maryland MD13Massachusetts MA13Michigan MI18Minnesota MN16Mississippi MS11Missouri MO13Montana MT10Nebraska NE14Nevada NV9New Hampshire NH8New Jersey NJ16New Mexico NM7New York NY14North Carolina NC18North Dakota ND8Ohio OH19Oklahoma OK13Oregon OR12Pennsylvania PA15Rhode Island RI7South Carolina SC12South Dakota SD9Tennessee TN18Texas TX26Utah UT10Vermont VT8Virginia VA16Washington WA13West Virginia WV9Wisconsin WI12Wyoming WY8

Maytag repair — common questions

Do I need a technician authorised by Maytag, or will any repair company do?
Maytag sits in the mid-range tier. Any qualified technician can take the job. Factory-authorised service mainly matters while the machine is still in its warranty period — outside it, an experienced independent is usually faster and cheaper. While the appliance is still inside its warranty period, check the manufacturer's terms before you book anyone — using an unauthorised technician can affect a warranty claim.
Are Maytag parts expensive, and where do they come from?
The best-stocked parts situation in the trade. OEM components are easy to source, aftermarket equivalents exist for most of them, and a technician will often have the common failure on the van rather than ordering it. For Maytag specifically, parts are usually sourced through: General parts retailers. Whoever you use will need the full model and serial number from the data plate to order the right component.
The washer fills but will not spin. What is that usually?
On a top-loader the lid switch is the first suspect, because the machine will not spin if it does not believe the lid is closed, followed by a drain restriction, because most machines will not spin until they have drained. Both are cheap. A motor or a transmission is a much larger bill and a much rarer answer to that symptom. When you call, say whether the machine drains, whether it hums, and whether the drum moves at all; those three details separate them.
Is anything about Maytag unusual to service?
No, and the plain answer is the useful one. Parts are stocked by general retailers, aftermarket equivalents exist for many components, no brand authorisation or parts account is required, and any licensed appliance technician can take the job. That is why single-visit repairs are the norm on the common failures. Your judgement here is about the shop rather than about the brand.
How do I tell whether a laundry quote is fair?
Ask for it split. The part should be named and priced, the labour should be a separate figure, and there should be a stated warranty on both. Once you have that, a second quote is directly comparable — and at this tier the common components have well-established prices, so a large gap between two shops is usually about labour or about one quoting OEM against the other's aftermarket. Ask which, rather than assuming the cheaper one is cutting corners.
How do I find Maytag repair near me?
This page lists 652 listed businesses across 50 states whose profile names Maytag among the brands they service, ranked by rating and then review count. Every listing carries a direct phone number — there is no lead form and no referral fee. Compare two or three on rating, licensing and years in business, then call the one that explains the fault most clearly.
Which Maytag appliances can be repaired?
Maytag covers laundry, refrigeration, freezers, dishwashers, ranges and microwaves, with laundry as the line the badge is best known for. Listed Maytag pros currently cover refrigerator, dryer, washer, oven & range, dishwasher, freezer and more. As a rule of thumb, repair is the better value when the quote comes in under half the replacement price and the machine still has a meaningful share of its expected life left.
What should I have ready before I call about my Maytag appliance?
The model and serial number from the data plate — photograph it, do not transcribe it. Then the error code if the machine shows one, when the fault started, and whether anything changed just before it did. Say whether the machine drains, whether it hums, and whether the drum moves at all. Those three details separate the cheap laundry faults from the expensive ones before anyone arrives. That is usually enough for a technician to quote accurately over the phone instead of quoting a range.
Is it worth repairing my Maytag appliance, or should I replace it?
The volume tier. These are the machines most technicians see most days, which is the single biggest advantage they have. The site's value estimator prices mid-range machines at 1× a category's typical new price, then depreciates from there, which is the honest way to frame the decision: compare the quoted repair against what the machine is worth today, not against what it cost new. Ask for parts and labour as separate figures so you can see which one is driving the total.

Need Maytag repair?

Every business on ApplianceRepairListing is listed free and answers its own phone. Compare two or three, confirm licensing, ask whether the part is OEM or aftermarket, and book the one that explains the fault clearly.

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