If your Maytag dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Forrest City list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Maytag. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Maytag dishwashers and other brands.
Independent Maytag Dishwasher Technicians, Forrest City AR
Within 60 miles of Forrest City there are 34 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Forrest City itself, and other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Searcy (3). No company within 90 miles of Forrest City mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Kevin Brown's Appliance Service, around 0.5 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Forrest City is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forrest City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 34 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 14.6, 32.0 |
First up for Forrest City: Kevin Brown's Appliance Service (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 20 reviews); Home Appliances Memphis (52.2 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.9 stars from 343 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Memphis (59.9 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Vance Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Wynne, 3.7 stars from 32 reviews).
Maytag Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
What Makes Maytag Dishwasher Repairs Different
Maytag dishwashers use either a hard food disposer (a chopper needing no upkeep) or a bottom filter that is quiet but must be cleaned by hand, and some models have a triple filter with upper and lower assemblies. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Hard Food Disposer or Filtration
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| F6E1 | User interface or main control communication error: power cycle the unit and schedule service if it returns. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
When to Call for Maytag Dishwasher Repair
- An error code on the display
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Keeping a Maytag Dishwasher Running
- Clean the filter on a schedule based on loads per week and pre-rinsing habits, ranging from weekly to about once a year, and make sure both filter parts lock back in place. Source: Maytag - How to Clean a Dishwasher Filter
- Run hot water at the kitchen sink for 30 to 60 seconds before starting a cycle so the dishwasher fills with hot water. Source: Maytag - Dishes Not Drying: Quick Fix Guide
Budgeting for a Maytag Dishwasher Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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.
What to Have Ready for a Maytag Dishwasher Call
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
Around Forrest City
Most dishwasher calls in Forrest City 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.
Arkansas has no separate appliance repair license, and household appliances are listed as exempt equipment under the state HVACR licensing law, though exempt work must still meet HVACR rules and any local permit and inspection requirements. Source: Arkansas HVAC/R Statutes 2025, A.C.A. ยง 17-33-102 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
In Arkansas, you can check a license with the Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes licensee search (plumbing and gas fitter licenses) or report a problem to the Arkansas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Forrest City
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Maytag Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Forrest City, AR
What should I do about a Maytag error code?
Do you work for Maytag?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag dishwashers?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Maytag dishwasher's label, usually on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.