If your Maytag dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Birmingham list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Maytag Dishwasher Technicians, Birmingham MI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Birmingham. Other nearby bases include Detroit (8), Madison Heights (4), and Royal Oak (3). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. The closest is Guardian Appliance Repair Team, about 3.0 miles away. 1 of them mentions Maytag in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention Maytag | 1 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 4.3, 4.4 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
Closest matches for Birmingham: A Dependable Maytag Home Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Royal Oak, 4.3 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Authorized Factory Service (8.0 miles away, based in Auburn Hills, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
What a Maytag Dishwasher Technician Deals With
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 Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 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
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
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Birmingham Dishwasher Call
Keeping a Maytag Dishwasher Running
- 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
- 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:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- How old the dishwasher is
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
Around Birmingham
Most dishwasher calls in Birmingham 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Birmingham Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Birmingham, 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 Birmingham technician bring the right parts.