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.
Independent Maytag Dryer Technicians, Camden SC
17 repair companies serve Camden from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Camden, and other nearby bases include Columbia (10), Sumter (4), and Lugoff (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 1 of them mentions Maytag in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Johnnie's Servicenter, around 2.0 miles out. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Camden. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 4.2, 9.8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Mention Maytag | 1 |
Closest matches for Camden: Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Lugoff, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A to Z Appliance Repair (22.8 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.9 stars from 135 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.3 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Dryer Features Technicians Work On
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
Common Maytag Dryer Problems
- 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
- 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
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 |
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle; press and hold Start to resume. 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
When to Call for Maytag Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Camden
Keeping a Maytag Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Camden
Most dryer calls in Camden 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Camden Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Maytag Dryer Repair FAQs: Camden, SC
Is this Maytag customer service?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
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Write down any error code your Maytag dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Camden technician bring the right parts.