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.
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Altadena
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Altadena. 1 of them are based in Altadena itself, and other nearby bases include Pasadena (20), La Cañada Flintridge (5), and South Pasadena (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. No company within 90 miles of Altadena 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: Rapid Altadena Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 2.4, 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
At the top of the Altadena list: A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (3.6 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RepairBest Appliance Services (5.0 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.3 stars from 708 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Factory Appliance Repair of La Cañada Flintridge (4.3 miles away, based in La Cañada Flintridge, lists Saturday hours).
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
Front load matching models are stackable and use electronic touch controls, while top load matching models use dial controls. Source: Amana - Dryer Comparison Chart
What Amana Says to Check First
- 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
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Dryer Running
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Altadena
Most dryer calls in Altadena 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Altadena
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Altadena, CA
Is my Amana dryer worth repairing?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Do you work for Amana?
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Altadena
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.