Maytag dryers are exceptional when it comes to durability and reliability. But even the most reliable of appliances can falter under the right conditions. When you need Maytag dryer repair services, Mr. Appliance® can help. Our qualified service professionals provide dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement, and maintenance services on your schedule.
Should You Repair or Replace Your Broken Maytag Dryer?
Deciding whether to repair or replace a broken dryer can be a difficult decision. You don’t want to purchase a new dryer if your current one only needs a simple part replacement, but you also don’t want to be calling us again in a month if something else breaks.
Whether you should repair or replace your Maytag dryer depends on these key factors:
- Appliance age: Dryers have an average lifespan of 13 to 14 years. If your dryer is approaching this age, future repairs could cost more than a replacement would.
- Broken parts: Some parts and repairs are more expensive than others, so a replacement could be better than multiple expensive repairs.
- Repair frequency: If your dryer has a new problem every few months, a replacement could cut down on overall costs.
- Warranty status: Check your warranty status to see if replacement or repairs are covered. This can help you decide which choice is best for you.
- Special features: If you love your current appliance, a repair can extend its life. However, consider an upgrade if you want improved energy efficiency or different features.
If your dryer has been in service for 10 or more years and needs extensive repair, such as a motor replacement, it may be best to replace the entire appliance. However, less expensive issues like defective drive belts and clogged vents may be worth fixing. Your Mr. Appliance service professional can help you make this important decision.
Common Maytag Dryer Problems We Fix
While Maytag dryers are reliable, they can still have problems that leave you unable to dry your clothes efficiently. Our service professionals have encountered a few issues when servicing Maytag appliances.
Get Maytag dryer repair service from an experienced local appliance professional — we’ll get the repair done right, regardless of the cause:
- Dryer won’t heat: When a dryer won’t heat, it’s most often a blown thermal fuse, which you can prevent with regular dryer vent cleaning. It’s best to have your dryer vent cleaned at least once a year by our dryer repair professionals to prevent drying issues and fire hazards.
- Turns off shortly after starting: If your dryer won’t stay on, its moisture sensor, thermostat, or control board might be broken. If you’re experiencing this issue, contact a service professional for immediate assistance.
- Makes odd noises: If you’re hearing weird noises from your dryer, it could be a worn drum roller, belt, or bearings. An experienced service professional will need to fix the problem.
- Won’t start: If your dryer doesn’t start at all, it could be a defective door switch, control board, start switch, or thermal fuse. Contact an appliance professional to get your dryer running again.
- Doesn’t dry clothes completely: With too many clothes in your dryer, air can’t circulate efficiently enough to dry all your clothes. If that’s not the issue, it could be a blocked dryer vent, control board malfunction, or a faulty moisture sensor.
- Timer is faulty: If your dryer is newer, electrical issues or problems with the control board can affect its performance. However, if your dryer is older, it may just be that the timer has worn out due to frequent use. You can replace just the timer or the control board to fix the issue.
- Drum won't spin: If your dryer drum won’t spin, it’s typically due to a broken drive belt, motor, or pulley. For part repair and replacement guaranteed to help your drum spin again, contact your local Mr. Appliance professional.
