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 White Oak, 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 White Oak
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of White Oak. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (13), Kensington (4), and Beltsville (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. No company within 30 miles of White Oak names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.3, 1.3 |
First up for White Oak: Arlington Maytag Appliance Rpr (12.7 miles away, based in Arlington, 3.8 stars from 11 reviews); Maytag (10.2 miles away, based in Washington, 2.0 stars from 11 reviews); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (3.4 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Maytag Dryer Technician Deals With
Clicking from the gas valve during a cycle on a gas dryer is normal. Source: Maytag Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
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 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
- 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
Maytag Dryer Error Codes
| 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 |
When to Call for Maytag Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Gets Fixed on a White Oak Dryer Call
Care Maytag Recommends for Its 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
- 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.
What Maytag Dryer Repairs Cost
A Maytag dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Dryer Notes for White Oak, MD
Most dryer calls in White Oak 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near White Oak
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Dryer Repair FAQs: White Oak, MD
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
Which White Oak technicians work on Maytag?
Is my Maytag dryer worth repairing?
Other Dryer Repair in White Oak
Maytag Dryer Repair Near White Oak
Write down any error code your Maytag dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a White Oak technician bring the right parts.