Maytag Dishwasher Repair in Ann Arbor, MI

Most Maytag dishwasher repairs in Ann Arbor involve the same few systems: the filter and drain, the water supply, the door latch, the heat and the controls. The Ann Arbor 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.

Who Works on Maytag Dishwashers Near Ann Arbor

We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ann Arbor. 5 of them are based in Ann Arbor itself, and the rest are spread across Livonia (11), Brighton (3), and Romulus (3). Distances run up to about 25 miles. Nearest on the list: Anytime Ann Arbor Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Ann Arbor names Maytag in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.

Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ann Arbor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.

The leading options for Ann Arbor are A Dependable Maytag Home Appliance (34.6 miles away, based in Royal Oak, 4.3 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC (3.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 348 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AAA Service Network (14.0 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 3,174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Michigan Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 2,578 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

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

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 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

Maytag Dishwasher Error Codes

When to Call for Maytag Dishwasher Repair

• Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
• Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
• Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle

How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Ann Arbor

Care Maytag Recommends for Its Dishwashers

• 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
• 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

Budgeting for a Maytag Dishwasher Repair

A Maytag dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:

• Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
• Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
• 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?
• Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
• Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?

Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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

• What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
• Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
• Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain

What Ann Arbor Owners Should Know

City of Ann Arbor Water Treatment Services, which supplies Ann Arbor, reports hardness of hard; total hardness averaged about 130 mg/L (about 7.6 grains per gallon), ranging roughly 96-170 mg/L, in the city's 2019 water quality report. Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: 2019 Water Quality Report - City of Ann Arbor

Questions to Ask a Ann Arbor Technician

• Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
• If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
• Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?

Maytag Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Ann Arbor, MI

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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Maytag dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Ann Arbor technician bring the right parts.