If your Amana dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
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 Birmingham
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Birmingham. 29 of them are based in Birmingham itself, and other nearby bases include Bessemer (3), Hoover (2), and Vestavia Hills (1). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Birmingham 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: EspressoTech Solutions, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 22 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 0.8 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 56 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
First up for Birmingham: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (0.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (8.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atlas Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,483 reviews); OTM Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews).
Amana Dryer Features Technicians Work On
How Amana Dryers Are Built
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
Amana Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Dryer not heating. Amana says to check both 30-amp breakers and the 240-volt supply on electric models, or that the gas shutoff valve is open on gas models, and make sure an air-only cycle isn't selected. Source: Amana Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
When to Call for Amana Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Birmingham
Keeping a Amana Dryer Running
- 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
What Amana Dryer Repairs Cost
Most Amana dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Birmingham
Gas dryers in Birmingham are typically served by Spire Alabama Inc.. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Spire Inc. Form 10-K (2025)
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
Questions to Ask a Birmingham Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Birmingham, AL
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Also Serving Towns Around Birmingham
Amana dryer repair for Tarrant and Forestdale is handled by the same companies listed for Birmingham. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Birmingham technician bring the right parts.