Most Amana dryer repairs in Athens involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. The Athens list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Athens
32 repair companies serve Athens from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Athens, and the rest are spread across Huntsville (15), Madison (5), and Ardmore (2). None of the repair companies near Athens name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Jay's Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Athens. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 32 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.4, 1.8 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
First up for Athens: Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (20.1 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Jay's Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.2 stars from 87 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.6 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.4 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dr. Dan's Appliance Service (15.5 miles away, based in Ardmore, 4.7 stars from 213 reviews).
Amana Dryer Features Technicians Work On
How Amana Dryers Are Built
Front load matching models are stackable and use electronic touch controls, while top load matching models use dial controls. Source: Amana - Dryer Comparison Chart
Electric Amana dryers run on a 240-volt supply with two 30-amp breakers, one for the motor and one for the heating element, so a single tripped breaker can stop heating. Source: Amana Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
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 making noise. Amana says a thump after sitting unused usually fades, then to check the drum edges for coins or buttons and make sure all four legs are installed and the dryer is level. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Athens
Owner Care for Amana Dryers
- 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
- Have a qualified technician remove lint from inside the dryer cabinet every two years, or more often with heavy use. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Budgeting for a Amana Dryer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- Any error code on the display
- 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
What Athens Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Athens 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.
Questions to Ask a Athens Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Athens, AL
Why does my Amana dryer show an error code?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is this Amana customer service?
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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.