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. Below are independent repair companies serving Fair Oaks, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Maytag Dryer Repair Near Fair Oaks
40 repair companies serve Fair Oaks from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Fairfax (15), Centreville (6), and Chantilly (5). No company within 30 miles of Fair Oaks names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is Foremost Repairs, Inc., about 1.1 miles away. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fair Oaks. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Fair Oaks: Arlington Maytag Appliance Rpr (13.7 miles away, based in Arlington, 3.8 stars from 11 reviews); Maytag (18.1 miles away, based in Washington, 2.0 stars from 11 reviews); Nova Fix Appliance (3.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (2.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Dryer Lines and Features
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
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
- 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
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
Signs Your Maytag Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Fair Oaks
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.
Budgeting for a Maytag Dryer Repair
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Dryer Call
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Any error code on the display
What Fair Oaks Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fair Oaks 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
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Fair Oaks
- 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?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Maytag Dryer Repair FAQs: Fair Oaks, VA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is my Maytag dryer worth repairing?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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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.