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 Biddeford, 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 Biddeford
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Biddeford. Other nearby bases include Portland (5), Auburn (5), and Concord (3). Distances run up to about 56 miles. No company within 60 miles of Biddeford names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Appliance Advantage, around 6.4 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Biddeford is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 51 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.4, 10.9, 13.4 |
First up for Biddeford: "D" Boy Maytag Home Appliance Center (86.0 miles away, based in Waltham, 4.0 stars from 28 reviews); Agren (13.4 miles away, based in South Portland, 4.8 stars from 2,172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Advantage (6.4 miles away, based in Kennebunk, 4.7 stars from 641 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Agren (40.3 miles away, based in Topsham, 4.9 stars from 2,165 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Maytag Dryer
What Makes Maytag Dryer Repairs Different
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
- 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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle; press and hold Start to resume. Source: Maytag Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
Maytag Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Biddeford
Care Maytag Recommends for Its 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
- 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.
Maytag Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Maytag dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Dryer Call
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Any error code on the display
What Biddeford Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Biddeford 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.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
The Maine Fuel Board licenses propane and natural gas technicians, who install, repair and service gas equipment under specific authorizations, including appliance connection and service and large equipment connection and service. Source: Maine Revised Statutes Title 32, ยง18135: Propane and natural gas technician
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Biddeford
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Maytag Dryer Repair FAQs: Biddeford, ME
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag dryers?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag dryer?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why does my Maytag dryer show an error code?
Other Dryer Repair in Biddeford
Maytag Dryer Repair Near Biddeford
Write down any error code your Maytag dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Biddeford technician bring the right parts.