Most Amana dryer repairs in Bessemer involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Bessemer, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Amana Dryers Near Bessemer
Within 30 miles of Bessemer there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 of them are based in Bessemer itself, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (20), Pelham (4), and Alabaster (3). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Bessemer mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Home Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bessemer. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 54 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 2.3 |
First up for Bessemer: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (14.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Sekano Appliance Repair. (2.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S & S Appliance Parts & Service LLC (4.2 miles away, 3.6 stars from 1,492 reviews).
Know Your Amana Dryer
How Amana Dryers Are Built
Automatic cycles rely on the load contacting the sensor strips in the drum, so an unlevel dryer or very small load can end the cycle early. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Front load matching models are stackable and use electronic touch controls, while top load matching models use dial controls. Source: Amana - Dryer Comparison Chart
Common Amana Dryer Problems
- Clothes take too long to dry. Amana points to a dirty lint screen, overloading, a No Heat setting, or a vent that is clogged, crushed, kinked, too long or has too many turns. 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 will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Bessemer
Owner Care for Amana Dryers
- 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
Budgeting for a Amana Dryer Repair
Most Amana dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
What Bessemer Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Bessemer 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)
Gas fitting work in Alabama requires a state gas fitter license from the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board, which tests competency before anyone performs, supervises or contracts gas fitting. Source: About the Board - Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board
Before You Book in Bessemer
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Bessemer, 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.