If your Maytag dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Mechanicsville, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Independent Maytag Dryer Technicians, Mechanicsville VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mechanicsville. 5 list an address in Mechanicsville, and other nearby bases include Richmond (27), Ashland (3), and Glen Allen (2). Distances run up to about 16 miles. The closest is Advantage Appliance Repair Pro, about 1.9 miles away. None of the companies within 30 miles mention Maytag by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
First up for Mechanicsville: Arlington Maytag Appliance Rpr (87.9 miles away, based in Arlington, 3.8 stars from 11 reviews); East Coast Appliance (10.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maytag (89.7 miles away, based in Washington, 2.0 stars from 11 reviews).
Maytag Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Maytag Dryer Technician Deals With
Many Maytag dryers sense restricted exhaust airflow and display AF or F4E3 while continuing to run. Source: Maytag Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers
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
Common Maytag Dryer Problems
- 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
Maytag Dryer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle; press and hold Start to resume. 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 |
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
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
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.
Budgeting for a Maytag Dryer Repair
Most Maytag dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
What Mechanicsville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Mechanicsville 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Mechanicsville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Dryer Repair FAQs: Mechanicsville, VA
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is this Maytag customer service?
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
Should I repair or replace my Maytag dryer?
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Write down any error code your Maytag dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Mechanicsville technician bring the right parts.