If your Maytag dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Savage 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.
Maytag Dryer Repair Near Savage
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Savage. 3 of them are based in Savage itself, and other nearby bases include Burnsville (5), Eden Prairie (5), and Minneapolis (5). No company within 90 miles of Savage mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Pro, around 1.4 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Savage. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.4, 1.6 |
The leading options for Savage are Appliance Repair Pro (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (5.4 miles away, based in Shakopee, 4.7 stars from 1,015 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (7.1 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.7 stars from 1,914 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tony's Appliance (2.8 miles away, based in Burnsville, 4.9 stars from 1,214 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
Many Maytag dryers sense restricted exhaust airflow and display AF or F4E3 while continuing to run. Source: Maytag Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers
Maytag Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Maytag Dryer Error Codes
| 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 |
| 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 |
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
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Savage
Care Maytag Recommends for Its Dryers
- 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
- 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
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
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)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around Savage
Most dryer calls in Savage 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
The state does not license gas fitters; contractors doing gas work must be bonded with the Department of Labor and Industry, and cities such as Minneapolis and St. Paul set their own gas fitter licensing. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Savage
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair Maytag dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Maytag Dryer Repair FAQs: Savage, MN
Why does my Maytag dryer show an error code?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is this Maytag customer service?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag dryer?
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Maytag Dryer Repair Near Savage
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.