If your Maytag dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Alabaster, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Maytag. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Maytag dryers and other brands.
Who Works on Maytag Dryers Near Alabaster
40 repair companies serve Alabaster from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Alabaster itself, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (19), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). Distances run up to about 21 miles. None of the repair companies near Alabaster name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Nearest on the list: M&M, around 0.9 miles out. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 55 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.6, 1.6 |
The leading options for Alabaster are Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (21.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Appliance Mechanic LLC (15.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); S & S Appliance Parts & Service LLC (9.8 miles away, based in Bessemer, 3.6 stars from 1,492 reviews).
Know Your Maytag Dryer
How Maytag Dryers Are Built
Maytag says many dryers work best with a total equivalent vent length under 35 feet of rigid or semi-rigid metal duct, with each 90-degree elbow adding resistance. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Electric Maytag dryers need a 240-volt supply on two 30-amp breakers, one for the motor and one for the heating element, so one tripped breaker can leave the dryer tumbling without heat. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
Maytag Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Dryer won't start. Hold Start for two to five seconds, make sure the door is latched and Controls Locked is off, and check the breakers or fuses. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer Not Starting or No Operation
- Dryer not heating. Run an empty heated timed cycle to confirm, rule out Air Only, then check both breakers and the 240-volt supply on electric models or the open gas valve on gas models. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
What Maytag Dryer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F# E# (alternating) | The control has detected a fault; Maytag suggests cutting power at the breaker for one minute and retrying a timed cycle before calling for service. Source: Maytag Product Help - F# Error Code on Dryer |
| L2 | Low or no line voltage that can keep the heater off; check both breakers or fuses and the power cord. Source: Maytag Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle; press and hold Start to resume. Source: Maytag Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
Signs Your Maytag Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Alabaster Dryer Call
Owner Care for Maytag Dryers
- Clean the outdoor venting every one to two years, or sooner if drying slows, and keep the exterior hood flap free of lint, debris and nests. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
- Fill the drum about one-half to three-quarters full and dry similar fabrics together. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Brand guides: Maytag Dryer Not Heating: What to Check.
What Maytag Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Local Notes for Alabaster
Most dryer calls in Alabaster come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Before You Book in Alabaster
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Maytag dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Maytag Dryer Repair FAQs: Alabaster, AL
Is this Maytag customer service?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
Which Alabaster technicians work on Maytag?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Clean the lint screen, check the vent hood outside and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Maytag repair.