A Amana dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. The Dothan list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Amana. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Amana dryers and other brands.
Amana Dryer Repair Near Dothan
We found 11 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Dothan. 3 list an address in Dothan, and other nearby bases include Eufaula (3), Enterprise (2), and Newton (1). Distances run up to about 54 miles. No company within 90 miles of Dothan mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is SHAW Appliance Repair LLC, about 1.6 miles away. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Dothan is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.7, 3.8 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
The leading options for Dothan are Mr. Appliance of Dothan (12.5 miles away, based in Newton, 4.6 stars from 261 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.5 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tri-State Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.4 stars from 47 reviews).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
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
What Amana Says to Check First
- Cycle ends too soon. Amana says the load may not be touching the sensor strips, so level the dryer and use Timed Dry or a different dryness level for very small loads. 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
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Gets Fixed on a Dothan Dryer Call
Keeping a Amana Dryer Running
- 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
- 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:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
What Dothan Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Dothan 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 Dothan
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Dothan, AL
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Also Serving Towns Around Dothan
The technicians listed for Dothan also cover smaller towns nearby, including Marianna. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Amana dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.