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 Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Palm Desert. 11 of them are based in Palm Desert itself, and other nearby bases include Palm Springs (11), Indio (6), and Cathedral City (5). American Service Alliance is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Palm Desert. None of the repair companies near Palm Desert name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Palm Desert. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.8, 1.1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
At the top of the Palm Desert list: Precision Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (8.3 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Synergy Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Coachella, 4.5 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dryer
What Makes Amana Dryer Repairs Different
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
Common Amana Dryer Problems
- 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
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Palm Desert Dryer Call
Owner Care for Amana Dryers
- 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
- 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
Amana Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Amana dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Local Notes for Palm Desert
Most dryer calls in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Palm Desert, CA
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What makes a dryer stop heating?
Which Palm Desert technicians work on Amana?
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Amana Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Palm Desert
Live outside Palm Desert? The same Amana dryer repair technicians serve Indian Wells and Thousand Palms. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
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.