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 Wilmington, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Independent Amana Dryer Technicians, Wilmington DE
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wilmington. 14 list an address in Wilmington, and the rest are spread across New Castle (6), Newark (4), and Media (4). Distances run up to about 15 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Technologies Wilmington, around 0.2 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Wilmington mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.2, 0.4 |
|---|---|
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
At the top of the Wilmington list: Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (9.3 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.6 stars from 631 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Newark, 4.5 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); County Appliance Service (14.0 miles away, based in St Georges, 4.9 stars from 198 reviews).
Amana Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What Makes Amana Dryer Repairs Different
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
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
- 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
When to Call for Amana Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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 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
What Amana Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Wilmington
Most dryer calls in Wilmington 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.
Delaware does not issue a separate appliance repair license; its plumbing and HVACR licensing law covers gas piping but excludes installing gas appliances where service connections already exist. Source: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 18, Subchapter I
Gas piping installation and connection falls within licensed plumbing and HVACR services overseen by the state Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Examiners, and the homeowner exemption does not cover gas piping. Source: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 18, Subchapter II
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Wilmington
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Wilmington, DE
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Nearby Towns Served From Wilmington
The technicians listed for Wilmington also cover smaller towns nearby, including Edgemoor, Elsmere, Wilmington Manor, New Castle, and Claymont. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Amana dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.