Amana owners in Alexander City usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Alexander City list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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Who Works on Amana Dryers Near Alexander City
40 repair companies serve Alexander City from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Alexander City, and other nearby bases include Anniston (4), Opelika (3), and Montgomery (3). Distances run up to about 56 miles. No company within 90 miles of Alexander City mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Presley Appliance & Furniture, about 1.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 38 businesses. Alexander City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.5, 25.1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 58 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
At the top of the Alexander City list: Sears Appliance Repair (49.4 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care Pros (37.9 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Presley Appliance & Furniture (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.9 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
What Makes Amana Dryer Repairs Different
The dryer needs a room temperature above 45°F to dry properly, and closet installs need adequate ventilation. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
What Amana Says to Check First
- Load too hot. Amana recommends letting the Cool Down portion finish and using a lower temperature or an automatic dry cycle. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
- Dryer won't start. Amana says to press and hold Start for two to five seconds first, then check the fuses or breakers, the door latch, the cycle selection and whether the controls are locked. Source: Amana Product Help - Dryer Not Starting or No Operation
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Dryer Running
- Clean the lint screen before every load and never run the dryer with a loose, damaged, blocked or missing screen. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
- Every six months, or sooner if lint falls off during use, wash the lint screen with hot water, liquid detergent and a nylon brush to remove residue. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Amana Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Amana dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What to Have Ready for a Amana Dryer Call
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Local Notes for Alexander City
Most dryer calls in Alexander City come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Alexander City
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Alexander City, AL
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Clean the lint screen, check the vent hood outside and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Amana repair.