A Maytag dishwasher shares most of its basic parts with other dishwashers, but its filter design, drying system, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. The Skokie list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
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Who Works on Maytag Dishwashers Near Skokie
Within 30 miles of Skokie there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 8 of them are based in Skokie itself, and other nearby bases include Evanston (10), Chicago (9), and Lincolnwood (3). No company within 30 miles of Skokie names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. A Plus Appliance Repair Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Skokie. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 0.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 51 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
Closest matches for Skokie: Maytag Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maytag (28.8 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews); Maytag Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Wheeling, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Repair Inc (0.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 418 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Dishwasher Lines and Features
How Maytag Dishwashers Are Built
Dual Power Filtration combines a microfilter that traps food particles with a four-blade stainless steel chopper that breaks them down for draining. Source: Maytag - Dual Power Filtration
What Maytag Says to Check First
- Dishwasher leaking. Find where the leak starts, then level the unit so the door closes squarely, clear the filter and drain path, and confirm only dishwasher detergent is used. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Leaking Troubleshooting Guide
- Dishwasher not starting. Check that the unit has power, the door is fully latched, the water supply is on, control lock is off and no delayed start is set. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Not Starting or Not Operating
Reading a Maytag Dishwasher Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F6E1 | User interface or main control communication 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 |
| F7E2 | Wash motor error: power cycle the unit and schedule service if it returns. Source: Maytag - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
Maytag Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Maytag Dishwasher Running
- 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
- Soak a crusted filter in equal parts white vinegar and warm water, and avoid wire brushes or scouring pads that can damage it. Source: Maytag - How to Clean a Dishwasher Filter
Maytag Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A Maytag dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 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
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Dishwasher Notes for Skokie, IL
Most dishwasher calls in Skokie 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.
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Questions to Ask a Skokie Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Maytag Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Skokie, IL
Is my Maytag dishwasher worth repairing?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Is this Maytag customer service?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Maytag dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Skokie technician bring the right parts.