A Maytag dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. 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 Annandale
Within 30 miles of Annandale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Annandale, and other nearby bases include Falls Church (14), Alexandria (12), and Springfield (7). Distances run up to about 4 miles. No company within 30 miles of Annandale names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is Premier Annandale Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Annandale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention Maytag | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
First up for Annandale: Arlington Maytag Appliance Rpr (6.0 miles away, based in Arlington, 3.8 stars from 11 reviews); Maytag (10.3 miles away, based in Washington, 2.0 stars from 11 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (3.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Maytag Dryer
What Makes Maytag Dryer Repairs Different
Electric Maytag dryers need a 240-volt supply on two 30-amp breakers, one for the motor and one for the heating element, so one tripped breaker can leave the dryer tumbling without heat. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
What Maytag Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your Maytag Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Annandale
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.
Maytag Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
A Maytag dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
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)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
What Annandale Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Annandale 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
The Board for Contractors licenses gas fitting contractors and individual gas fitter, natural gas fitter and liquefied petroleum gas fitter tradesmen. Source: 18VAC50-30-10, Definitions (Individual License and Certification Regulations)
Before You Book in Annandale
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Dryer Repair FAQs: Annandale, VA
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Which Annandale technicians work on Maytag?
Why does my Maytag dryer show an error code?
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Write down any error code your Maytag dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Annandale technician bring the right parts.