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 Columbus 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, Columbus GA
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Columbus. 11 of them are based in Columbus itself, and the rest are spread across Phenix City (3), Valley (2), and Fortson (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. No company within 90 miles of Columbus mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: A-co Appliance, around 2.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 17 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Columbus. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.9, 4.7, 5.3 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
The leading options for Columbus are Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Phenix City, 4.1 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green's Appliance LLC (7.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 102 reviews); Hester's AAA Appliance (5.7 miles away, 3.8 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
How Amana Dryers Are Built
The dryer needs a room temperature above 45°F to dry properly, and closet installs need adequate ventilation. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
What Amana Says to Check First
- 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 won't start. Amana says to press and hold Start for two to five seconds first, then check the fuses or breakers, the door latch, the cycle selection and whether the controls are locked. Source: Amana Product Help - Dryer Not Starting or No Operation
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
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
- 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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Local Notes for Columbus
Most dryer calls in Columbus 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
Georgia lists the International Fuel Gas Code among its mandatory state minimum construction codes, and permitting and inspection of gas work is handled by the local governments that enforce those codes. Source: Mandatory and Permissive State Codes (Georgia Department of Community Affairs)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Columbus
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Columbus, GA
Why does my Amana dryer show an error code?
Which Columbus technicians work on Amana?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is this Amana customer service?
Other Dryer Repair in Columbus
Amana Dryer Repair Near Columbus
Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Columbus technician bring the right parts.