If your Amana dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Saraland list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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Independent Amana Dryer Technicians, Saraland AL
We found 25 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Saraland. Other nearby bases include Mobile (14), Daphne (4), and Theodore (3). Distances run up to about 24 miles. None of the repair companies near Saraland name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Swift Appliance Repair Fixers, about 7.0 miles away. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
|---|---|
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.0, 9.5, 9.6 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
The leading options for Saraland are Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Daphne, 4.3 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coast Appliance Repair LLC. (13.1 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.1 stars from 12 reviews); ASAP Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Spanish Fort, 5.0 stars from 420 reviews).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
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
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
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Gets Fixed on a Saraland Dryer Call
Care Amana Recommends for Its 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
- Clean the full vent run, including the exhaust hood, at least every two years, or sooner if drying slows down. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Budgeting for a Amana Dryer Repair
A Amana dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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)
- 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 Saraland
Most dryer calls in Saraland 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Saraland
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Saraland, AL
How do I find a technician who knows Amana dryers?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
What should I do about a Amana error code?
Do you work for Amana?
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Also Serving Towns Around Saraland
Live outside Saraland? The same Amana dryer repair technicians serve Satsuma and Bay Minette. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Saraland technician bring the right parts.