If your Amana dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Colton, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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 Colton
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Colton. 2 of them are based in Colton itself, and other nearby bases include San Bernardino (17), Riverside (11), and Redlands (5). Distances run up to about 8 miles. No company within 90 miles of Colton 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: Master Tech Mechanical, around 0.7 miles out. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Colton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.7, 2.5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
At the top of the Colton list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in San Bernardino, 4.6 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sims Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.5 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Quality Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Riverside, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Express Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in San Bernardino, 4.4 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Electric Amana dryers run on a 240-volt supply with two 30-amp breakers, one for the motor and one for the heating element, so a single tripped breaker can stop heating. Source: Amana Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
What Amana Says to Check First
- Load too hot. Amana recommends letting the Cool Down portion finish and using a lower temperature or an automatic dry cycle. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
- 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
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Colton Dryer Call
Care Amana Recommends for Its Dryers
- 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
- 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
Amana Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
A Amana dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Any error code on the display
Local Notes for Colton
Most dryer calls in Colton 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).
Before You Book in Colton
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Colton, CA
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Amana dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.