If your Maytag dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Maytag and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
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Independent Maytag Dryer Technicians, Mill Valley CA
40 repair companies serve Mill Valley from within 30 miles. 5 of them are based in Mill Valley itself, and other nearby bases include San Francisco (11), San Rafael (10), and Richmond (5). None of the repair companies near Mill Valley 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: Appliance Home & Commercial Services, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 27 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.9, 1.0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Mill Valley: Smart Solution Appliances (9.3 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UniFix Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixitBay LLC (10.5 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews).
Know Your Maytag Dryer
What Makes Maytag Dryer Repairs Different
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
Many Maytag dryers sense restricted exhaust airflow and display AF or F4E3 while continuing to run. Source: Maytag Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers
Maytag Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Noisy dryer. For pounding, check that none of the four legs is missing, and for knocking or rattling, clear pockets before drying. Source: Maytag Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
- Dryer takes too long to dry. Clean the lint screen, check that the vent is metal, short and not crushed, and make sure the outside hood flap opens freely. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
What Maytag Dryer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle; press and hold Start to resume. Source: Maytag Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| 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 |
| AF / F4E3 | Restricted airflow from a clogged lint screen or a blocked, crushed or overly bent vent. Source: Maytag Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
Wi-Fi-connected Maytag dryers can send notifications and help troubleshoot issues through the Maytag app, which may require a connected subscription. Source: Maytag - Dryers
Maytag Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Mill Valley
Keeping a Maytag Dryer Running
- Use rigid or semi-rigid metal vent duct and avoid plastic or foil accordion duct. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
- 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
Brand guides: Maytag Dryer Not Heating: What to Check.
Maytag Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around Mill Valley
Most dryer calls in Mill Valley 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Mill Valley
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair Maytag dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Dryer Repair FAQs: Mill Valley, CA
Should I repair or replace my Maytag dryer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Do you work for Maytag?
Why does my Maytag dryer show an error code?
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Write down any error code your Maytag dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Mill Valley technician bring the right parts.