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Maytag repair in Chicago, IL
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Maytag has been part of Whirlpool Corporation since 2006. Its washers, dryers and dishwashers share many platforms and parts with Whirlpool models, which keeps parts easy to find and repairs routine.
The thing most Maytag owners do not realize is how long some of the laundry parts are covered. Check that before you pay for a motor or basket.
Using the 10-year parts warranty
If a Maytag washer’s motor has failed in years two through ten, the motor itself may be free under the limited warranty, and you pay only labor. That can change a repair-or-replace decision completely.
To use it, you need the model and serial number and the purchase date. Warranty work is arranged through Maytag’s own service, so contact Maytag first for covered parts. Non-warranty problems like pumps, belts, lid locks and dryer heating elements are ordinary repairs any appliance technician can handle.
Common Maytag repairs
Maytag models use Whirlpool-family diagnostics, so the fault codes and parts are often the same as on the equivalent Whirlpool machine. Check your model’s manual for its code list.
| Appliance | Frequent repairs |
|---|---|
| Top load washer | Lid lock, drain pump, suspension springs, drive motor |
| Front load washer | Door boot, drain pump, bearings, door lock |
| Dryer | Thermal fuse, heating element or igniter, belt, idler pulley, drum rollers |
| Dishwasher | Drain pump, inlet valve, door latch |
Recalls
We found no Maytag-brand CPSC safety recalls for major appliances from 2015 through 2026. Whirlpool Corporation’s recall page lists a dishwasher Quality Campaign that includes some Maytag models; it describes it as a free proactive upgrade with no safety risk. Check any model on the CPSC recall search.
Maytag washer codes
Codes vary by model; your owner’s manual is the final word.
| Code | Washer type | Maytag meaning |
|---|---|---|
| drn | Top-load HE | Not draining properly |
| LF, Lo FL, F8 E1 | Top-load and front-load | Taking too long to fill (low water flow) |
| Ofb | Top-load HE | Load out of balance |
| LdL, LdU | Top-load HE | Lid not locking, or lid cannot unlock |
| HC | Top-load HE | Hot and cold hoses reversed |
| F5 E2 | Front-load | Door not locking properly |
| F7 E1 | Front-load | Motor cannot reach the right speed |
| F9 E1 | Front-load | Drain taking longer than expected, typically over 8 minutes |
Sources: Maytag top-load and front-load washer codes.
Maytag dryer codes
| Code | Manufacturer meaning |
|---|---|
| AF, F4 E3, Check Vent | Restricted airflow: lint screen or vent clogged, crushed or too long |
| L2 | Low or no line voltage; heater cannot turn on |
| F3 E2 | Five loads in a row dried without moisture sensor readings |
| PF | Cycle interrupted by a power failure |
Source: Maytag product help. Maytag labels sit in the same places as Whirlpool’s: inside the door rim on dryers and front-load washers, under the lid on top-loaders, and on the left side of the tub frame on dishwashers.
Maytag repair questions
Does Maytag’s 10-year warranty cover labor?
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My Maytag dryer runs but does not heat. What is it?
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