A Maytag dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. The Hickory Hills list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Maytag. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Maytag dryers and other brands.
Independent Maytag Dryer Technicians, Hickory Hills IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hickory Hills. 1 of them are based in Hickory Hills itself, and the rest are spread across Oak Lawn (6), Chicago Ridge (3), and Palos Heights (3). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Same-Day Appliance Fix Hickory Hills, around 0.1 miles out. 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. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.3, 1.3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
First up for Hickory Hills: Maytag Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maytag (19.7 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews); Maytag Appliance Repair (29.1 miles away, based in Wheeling, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Dryer Lines and Features
How Maytag Dryers Are Built
Clicking from the gas valve during a cycle on a gas dryer is normal. Source: Maytag Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
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 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
Reading a Maytag Dryer Error Code
| 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 |
| 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 |
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
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Maytag Dryers
- 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
- 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
Most Maytag dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Any error code on the display
Local Notes for Hickory Hills
Most dryer calls in Hickory Hills 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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Before You Book in Hickory Hills
- How often do you repair Maytag dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Maytag Dryer Repair FAQs: Hickory Hills, IL
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag dryer?
Which Hickory Hills technicians work on Maytag?
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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.