If your Maytag dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Wilmette 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, Wilmette IL
40 repair companies serve Wilmette from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Wilmette itself, and other nearby bases include Evanston (10), Skokie (8), and Glenview (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: Kelly's Appliance Repair Services, around 1.1 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Wilmette names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wilmette. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Wilmette: Maytag Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maytag (31.0 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews); Maytag Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Wheeling, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Repair Inc (3.5 miles away, based in Skokie, 4.9 stars from 418 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Dishwasher Lines and Features
What Makes Maytag Dishwasher Repairs Different
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 not cleaning. Confirm the water valve is fully open and any anti-flood device is installed correctly before looking at rinse aid, loading and detergent. Source: Maytag - Dishes are not Clean
- 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
What Maytag Dishwasher Codes Mean
| 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 |
| F6E1 | User interface or main control communication error: power cycle the unit and schedule service if it returns. 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 |
Signs Your Maytag Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Maytag Dishwasher Running
- 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
- 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:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- 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?
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.
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)
- How old the dishwasher is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
What Wilmette Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Wilmette 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 Wilmette Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Wilmette, IL
Why does my Maytag dishwasher show an error code?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Wilmette
Maytag Dishwasher Repair Near Wilmette
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.