If your Amana dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on Amana Dryers Near Santa Maria
16 repair companies serve Santa Maria from within 30 miles. 7 of them are based in Santa Maria itself, and the rest are spread across Lompoc (4), San Luis Obispo (4), and Arroyo Grande (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Nearest on the list: Ib-solutions, around 0.7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Santa Maria mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.2, 1.3 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
At the top of the Santa Maria list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Idler's Home (1.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in Lompoc, 4.4 stars from 84 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
What Amana Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Amana Dryers
- 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Amana Dryer Call
- Any error code on the display
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around Santa Maria
Most dryer calls in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Santa Maria, CA
Is my Amana dryer worth repairing?
Do you work for Amana?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana dryers?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Amana dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.