Most Amana dryer repairs in Mill Valley involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Mill Valley, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Amana Dryer Repair Near Mill Valley
Within 30 miles of Mill Valley there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Mill Valley, and other nearby bases include San Francisco (11), San Rafael (10), and Richmond (5). Distances run up to about 11 miles. No company within 90 miles of Mill Valley mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Appliance Home & Commercial Services is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Mill Valley. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mill Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.9, 1.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Mill Valley: FixWell Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); UniFix Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Solution Appliances (9.3 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All State Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Amana Dryer Technician Deals With
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 calls for a rigid 4-inch metal exhaust vent kept as short as possible with no more than four 90-degree elbows, and says plastic or foil vent should be replaced. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Amana Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
When to Call for Amana Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Gets Fixed on a Mill Valley Dryer Call
Keeping a Amana Dryer Running
- 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 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:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Amana Dryer Call
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Local Notes for Mill Valley
Most dryer calls in Mill Valley 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).
Questions to Ask a Mill Valley Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Mill Valley, CA
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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.