Most Amana dryer repairs in Rancho Palos Verdes involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. The Rancho Palos Verdes 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, Rancho Palos Verdes CA
40 repair companies serve Rancho Palos Verdes from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Rancho Palos Verdes itself, and other nearby bases include Torrance (16), Redondo Beach (5), and Carson (4). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Nearest on the list: Prime Appliance Repair Palos Verdes Peninsula, around 0.9 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Rancho Palos Verdes mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rancho Palos Verdes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 2.1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
The leading options for Rancho Palos Verdes are Fix It Fast Appliance Repair, LLC (2.4 miles away, based in Rolling Hills Estates, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.5 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Carson, 4.6 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alex & Brothers Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.9 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
What Makes Amana Dryer Repairs Different
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
Common Amana Dryer Problems
- 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
- 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
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
- Clean the full vent run, including the exhaust hood, at least every two years, or sooner if drying slows down. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
What Amana Dryer Repairs Cost
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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Rancho Palos Verdes
Most dryer calls in Rancho Palos Verdes 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).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Rancho Palos Verdes
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Why does my Amana dryer show an error code?
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Should I repair or replace my Amana dryer?
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Nearby Towns Served From Rancho Palos Verdes
Live outside Rancho Palos Verdes? The same Amana dryer repair technicians serve Rolling Hills Estates. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Rancho Palos Verdes technician bring the right parts.