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.
Independent listings only: Washer and Dryer Repair is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maytag. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Maytag directly.
Who Works on Maytag Dryers Near DeKalb
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of DeKalb. Other nearby bases include Aurora (9), Elgin (8), and St. Charles (5). Distances run up to about 25 miles. None of the companies within 30 miles mention Maytag by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Knodle's Appliance Services Co Inc is the nearest, roughly 5.0 miles from DeKalb. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from DeKalb. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.0, 7.9, 11.9 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for DeKalb: Maytag (29.8 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews); Maytag Appliance Repair (41.5 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maytag Appliance Repair (44.4 miles away, based in Wheeling, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Assured Appliance & Heating & Air (11.9 miles away, based in Genoa, 4.8 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Maytag Dryer
How Maytag Dryers Are Built
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
What Maytag Says to Check First
- 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 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
Reading a Maytag Dryer Error Code
| 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
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
- 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
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Local Notes for DeKalb
Most dryer calls in DeKalb 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in DeKalb
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Dryer Repair FAQs: DeKalb, IL
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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.