Maytag Dryer Drum Not Turning in St. Augustine, FL
Motor hums but drum stays still. Drive belt, idler pulley, or motor coupling. We fix this on Maytag dryers across St. Augustine. Urgent breakdowns get priority dispatch, so they don't wait until morning.
Why your Maytag dryer is drum not turning
Catching drum not turning early on a Maytag dryer is usually straightforward: motor hums but drum stays still. Drive belt, idler pulley, or motor coupling. Nine times out of ten it comes down to a failed drive motor. Left unaddressed, laundry backs up fast.
Most likely causes
- Broken drive belt
- A bad motor control board
- A seized drum bearing
- A worn idler pulley
Known Maytag dryer weak points
- Neptune front-loader mold/odor buildup (historic class-action)
- Bravos top-load bearing and lid-lock faults
- Control board failures
- Dryer heating element and thermal fuse failures
Quick check — and when it's not DIY
Before you call anyone, confirm the door is closing and latching fully, since most units lock the drum if they don't sense a secure door. Beyond that, a seized bearing or failed motor coupling means pulling the drum partially out of the cabinet, which isn't a same-day DIY job without the right lift and tools.
How we fix it
Our technician runs a full diagnostic on your Maytag dryer and isolates the exact cause before quoting. Maytag (Whirlpool) OEM parts are widely available through authorized distributors, but sealed-system refrigerant repairs require an experienced technician. Most drum not turning jobs finish same-day, at a flat price, under our warranty.
Independent service experienced with Maytag appliances; not an authorized Maytag service center.
What St. Augustine homeowners say
on the First Coast
“Two other shops couldn't fit us in — these guys fixed the Maytag dryer the same day. No runaround — they told me honestly what it needed and fixed just that.”
“Called late at night and a tech was here by mid-morning to look at the Maytag dryer. The tech explained exactly what went wrong before touching anything.”
“No waiting around — the Maytag dryer was diagnosed within an hour of the tech arriving. Fair price, no surprise fees, and the Maytag dryer has worked perfectly since.”
Other Maytag dryer problems we fix
Frequently asked questions
Is the repair guaranteed?
We stand behind the work with a 1-year labour warranty and 6-month parts warranty — if it recurs in that time, we fix it again for free.
What's the price for a Maytag dryer that is drum not turning?
Typical costs for a Maytag dryer that is drum not turning land between $130–$400, parts and labour included. The $89 call-out is applied to the job and the quote is flat — no meter running.
What does the call-out cost?
We charge $89 for a full diagnostic, credited to the repair if you proceed. No separate trip fee and no surcharges added later.
Can you come out same-day in St. Augustine?
We do — St. Augustine is on our daily route, with same-day and after-hours emergency slots. The earlier you call, the better the odds of a same-day visit.
Get same-day service in St. Augustine.
Flat-rate pricing, 1 year labour warranty, and fast dispatch.