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 Fontana 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.
Independent Amana Dryer Technicians, Fontana CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fontana. 5 of them are based in Fontana itself, and the rest are spread across San Bernardino (10), Rancho Cucamonga (9), and Riverside (8). Nearest on the list: ExpertFix Solutions, around 0.8 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Fontana mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.8, 2.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
At the top of the Fontana list: Mr. Appliance of Rancho Cucamonga (8.0 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.8 stars from 867 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sims Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.5 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & A Appliance Service (7.6 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.5 stars from 42 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in San Bernardino, 4.6 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dryer
What a Amana Dryer Technician Deals With
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
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
- Clothes take too long to dry. Amana points to a dirty lint screen, overloading, a No Heat setting, or a vent that is clogged, crushed, kinked, too long or has too many turns. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
- 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
Budgeting for a Amana Dryer Repair
Most Amana dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- Any error code on the display
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Dryer Notes for Fontana, CA
Most dryer calls in Fontana 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 Fontana
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Fontana, CA
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is this Amana customer service?
Is my Amana dryer worth repairing?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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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.