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 Benton, 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.
Maytag Dryer Repair Near Benton
We found 19 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Benton. The rest are spread across Centralia (3), Marion (2), and Salem (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The closest is Rossin Appliance Services., about 13.9 miles away. None of the companies within 60 miles mention Maytag by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Benton is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.9, 16.1, 17.1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 19 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
First up for Benton: Advantage Maytag (74.1 miles away, based in Collinsville, 3.9 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Wizard (18.6 miles away, based in Marion, 4.8 stars from 1,351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.2 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Maytag Dryer
What a Maytag Dryer Technician Deals With
Air Only and Air/Fluff cycles never add heat, so a no-heat complaint should start with a five-minute heated timed test. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
Common Maytag Dryer Problems
- 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
- 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your Maytag Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
- Clear the lint screen before each load, and wash it in warm water with a soft brush if softener residue builds up. 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
A Maytag dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around Benton
Most dryer calls in Benton 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.
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Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Benton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Maytag Dryer Repair FAQs: Benton, IL
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Which Benton technicians work on Maytag?
Do you work for Maytag?
Other Dryer Repair in Benton
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Maytag dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.