If your Amana dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. The San Fernando 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.
Who Works on Amana Dryers Near San Fernando
40 repair companies serve San Fernando from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in San Fernando itself, and other nearby bases include Sylmar (3), Mission Hills (3), and Granada Hills (3). None of the repair companies near San Fernando name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Marconi Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from San Fernando. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Fernando. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 0.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
First up for San Fernando: West Coast Chief Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Burbank, 4.8 stars from 927 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Sylmar, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Next Level Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Sherman Oaks, 4.9 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (6.1 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dryer
How Amana Dryers Are Built
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
- 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
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
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
- 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
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 bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Any error code on the display
Local Notes for San Fernando
Most dryer calls in San Fernando 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 San Fernando
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: San Fernando, CA
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is this Amana customer service?
Is my Amana dryer worth repairing?
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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.