If your Maytag dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Decatur, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Maytag Dishwashers Near Decatur
30 repair companies serve Decatur from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Huntsville (14), Madison (5), and Athens (4). Distances run up to about 30 miles. H&S Appliance Outlet is the nearest, roughly 9.6 miles from Decatur. None of the repair companies near Decatur name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 30 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.6, 14.8, 14.9 |
First up for Decatur: Cullman Appliance & HVAC Repair LLC (28.2 miles away, based in Cullman, 5.0 stars from 1,843 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (23.8 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); H&S Appliance Outlet (9.6 miles away, based in Hartselle, 4.8 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Assured Appliance Repair Madison (14.8 miles away, based in Madison, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Maytag Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
What Makes Maytag Dishwasher Repairs Different
Maytag dishwashers are built with a stainless steel tub meant to handle high heat and heavy-duty cleaning. Source: Maytag - Dishwashers and Compactors
Common Maytag Dishwasher Problems
- Dishwasher not draining. Maytag says to cut power, bail out standing water, then remove and rinse the filters and check the sump for debris before moving on to the drain hose, disposer knockout plug and air gap. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Not Draining
- Dishwasher not drying. Choose a cycle with heated dry, keep rinse aid filled, avoid nesting dishes and run hot water at the sink before starting. Source: Maytag - Dishes Not Drying: Quick Fix Guide
Reading a Maytag Dishwasher Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F8E4 | Water detected in the drip tray: empty the tray, confirm the float switch is connected and look for leaking water connections. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| F7E2 | Wash motor error: power cycle the unit and schedule service if it returns. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| F9E1 | Long drain: the dishwasher is not draining in time; clean the filter and check the drain hose, disposer and air gap. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
Signs Your Maytag Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Decatur
Care Maytag Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- Remove hard-water film with affresh or a white vinegar rinse, and consider a water softener for very hard water. Source: Maytag - Dishes are not Clean
- Keep the rinse aid dispenser full and raise the setting if dishes stay wet. Source: Maytag - Dishes Not Drying: Quick Fix Guide
What Maytag Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Before the Technician Arrives
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
Local Notes for Decatur
Most dishwasher calls in Decatur come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating parts.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Questions to Ask a Decatur Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Maytag Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Decatur, AL
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Maytag dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Decatur technician bring the right parts.