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.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Maytag. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Maytag dryers and other brands.
Who Works on Maytag Dryers Near Channelview
40 repair companies serve Channelview from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Channelview, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (15), Houston (10), and Baytown (6). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. The closest is United Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Channelview names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Channelview. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.7, 1.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Channelview list: AAA Maytag Home Appliance (27.2 miles away, based in Houston, 4.4 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.9 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.5 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cannon Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Baytown, 5.0 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Dryer Lines and Features
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
Maytag says many dryers work best with a total equivalent vent length under 35 feet of rigid or semi-rigid metal duct, with each 90-degree elbow adding resistance. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Maytag Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
What Maytag Dryer Codes Mean
| 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
Maytag Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
- 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
Brand guides: Maytag Dryer Not Heating: What to Check.
Maytag Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - 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?
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
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
What Channelview Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Channelview 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
Gas piping counts as plumbing in Texas and requires a plumbing license, with an exemption for LP gas installers who hold a separate state LP gas license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §§1301.002, 1301.055 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
Questions to Ask a Channelview Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Maytag Dryer Repair FAQs: Channelview, TX
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Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
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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.