Amana owners in La Mirada usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving La Mirada, 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.
Independent Amana Dryer Technicians, La Mirada CA
Within 30 miles of La Mirada there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in La Mirada itself, and other nearby bases include Whittier (7), Fullerton (7), and Buena Park (6). No company within 90 miles of La Mirada 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: Appliance Masters Of Southern California, around 1.2 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from La Mirada. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
Closest matches for La Mirada: Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Cerritos, 4.7 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aspeco Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Bellflower, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); SP Appliance (6.0 miles away, based in Hawaiian Gardens, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Roy Appliance Pros (3.3 miles away, based in Buena Park, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
How Amana Dryers Are Built
Automatic cycles rely on the load contacting the sensor strips in the drum, so an unlevel dryer or very small load can end the cycle early. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Common Amana Dryer Problems
- Dryer not tumbling. Amana says to confirm the dryer has power, that Start was held for a few seconds with dry hands, and that the power cord is installed correctly. Source: Amana Product Help - Not Tumbling or Spinning - Dryer
- 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
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in La Mirada
Owner Care for Amana 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
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code on the display
- 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
What La Mirada Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in La Mirada 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
Gas piping, gas appliance connections and gas safety devices fall within the C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification licensed by the Contractors State License Board. Source: C-36 - Plumbing Contractor, Licensing Classifications Detail - CSLB
Questions to Ask a La Mirada Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- 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: La Mirada, CA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Should I repair or replace my Amana dryer?
Why does my Amana dryer show an error code?
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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.