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, Kalaoa HI
Within 60 miles of Kalaoa there are 5 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Kailua-Kona (5). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Nearest on the list: Awesome Appliance Repair LLC, around 1.9 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Kalaoa mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Kalaoa is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 4.3, 6.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
The leading options for Kalaoa are Affordable Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 5.0 stars from 636 reviews); Hakoda's Builders Appliance (6.5 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews); PropertyTech Appliance and Gates Sales and Service (6.3 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.6 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Awesome Appliance Repair LLC (1.9 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Maytag Dryer
What a Maytag Dryer Technician Deals With
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 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
Maytag Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Dryer not tumbling. Confirm the controls have power, hold Start with a dry fingertip, and check that the power cord is installed correctly with tight terminal screws. Source: Maytag Product Help - Not Tumbling or Spinning - Dryer
- 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 |
|---|---|
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle; press and hold Start to resume. 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 |
| 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 |
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
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Keeping a Maytag Dryer Running
- 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
- 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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Dryer Call
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around Kalaoa
Most dryer calls in Kalaoa 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.
Hawaii has no appliance repair license classification; the Contractors License Board's specialty classifications cover related trades such as plumbing (including fuel gas piping), refrigeration, and ventilating and air conditioning, and a contractor license applies to jobs that need a building, electrical or plumbing permit. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
Installing and repairing fuel gas piping systems and their venting falls under the C-37 plumbing contractor classification, and plumbing contractors must use licensed plumbers for that work. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
Questions to Ask a Kalaoa Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Dryer Repair FAQs: Kalaoa, HI
Is this Maytag customer service?
Why does my Maytag dryer show an error code?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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Maytag Dryer Repair Near Kalaoa
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.