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 Orange, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Who Works on Maytag Dryers Near Orange
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Orange. 1 of them are based in Orange itself, and other nearby bases include Charlottesville (4), Culpeper (2), and Gordonsville (1). Dunaway Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Orange. No company within 30 miles of Orange names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
|---|---|
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 13.4, 16.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
First up for Orange: Arlington Maytag Appliance Rpr (69.8 miles away, based in Arlington, 3.8 stars from 11 reviews); Maytag (73.9 miles away, based in Washington, 2.0 stars from 11 reviews); Quality Appliance Repair of Louisa LLC (16.2 miles away, based in Louisa, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What Makes Maytag Dryer Repairs Different
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
Common Maytag Dryer Problems
- 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
- 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 |
| 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 |
Maytag Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Maytag Dryer Running
- 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
Most Maytag dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Dryer Notes for Orange, VA
Most dryer calls in Orange 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)
Questions to Ask a Orange Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Orange, VA
Should I repair or replace my Maytag dryer?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag dryers?
Is this Maytag customer service?
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 Orange technician bring the right parts.