Maytag owners in Petoskey usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Petoskey, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Maytag, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Maytag Dishwashers Near Petoskey
Within 60 miles of Petoskey there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Petoskey, and the rest are spread across Traverse City (3), Grayling (2), and Alanson (1). None of the repair companies near Petoskey name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 4.7 miles away. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Petoskey is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Petoskey. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.7, 9.3, 27.3 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
At the top of the Petoskey list: Tri-Lakes Appliance Repair, Inc. (9.3 miles away, based in Alanson, 5.0 stars from 570 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Northern Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Bellaire, 5.0 stars from 102 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Adaptive Appliances (53.2 miles away, based in Traverse City, 4.9 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Dishwasher Lines and Features
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
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
Maytag Dishwasher Error Codes
| 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
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- An error code on the display
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Care Maytag Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- 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
- Keep the rinse aid dispenser full and raise the setting if dishes stay wet. Source: Maytag - Dishes Not Drying: Quick Fix Guide
Budgeting for a Maytag Dishwasher Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Maytag dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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
- 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
Around Petoskey
Most dishwasher calls in Petoskey 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.
Before You Book in Petoskey
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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?
Maytag Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Petoskey, MI
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Which Petoskey technicians work on Maytag?
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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.