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 Ferndale, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on Maytag Dishwashers Near Ferndale
40 repair companies serve Ferndale from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Baltimore (14), Columbia (5), and Glen Burnie (4). No company within 30 miles of Ferndale names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Gracie Appliance Services, around 1.7 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.3, 2.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
At the top of the Ferndale list: Arlington Maytag Appliance Rpr (32.9 miles away, based in Arlington, 3.8 stars from 11 reviews); Maytag (29.0 miles away, based in Washington, 2.0 stars from 11 reviews); ABW Appliances - Corporate Headquarters (9.1 miles away, based in Jessup, 4.8 stars from 1,539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Fix in The Mall in Columbia (12.3 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.8 stars from 820 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
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
Maytag Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
What Maytag Dishwasher Codes Mean
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
When to Call for Maytag Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
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
- 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
Maytag Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Most Maytag dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Around Ferndale
Most dishwasher calls in Ferndale 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Ferndale
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair Maytag dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Maytag Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Ferndale, MD
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Maytag dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Ferndale technician bring the right parts.