Amana owners in Ames usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Ames, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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 Ames
18 repair companies serve Ames from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Ames itself, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (8), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). No company within 90 miles of Ames mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Ken's Appliance & Services LLC, about 0.5 miles away. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 20.5, 22.5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 18 |
First up for Ames: Ken's Appliance & Services LLC (0.5 miles away, 4.0 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.9 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westside Appliance Repair (28.9 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (26.4 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Features Technicians Work On
How Amana Dryers Are Built
Front load matching models are stackable and use electronic touch controls, while top load matching models use dial controls. Source: Amana - Dryer Comparison Chart
Automatic cycles rely on the load contacting the sensor strips in the drum, so an unlevel dryer or very small load can end the cycle early. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Amana Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Dryer not heating. Amana says to check both 30-amp breakers and the 240-volt supply on electric models, or that the gas shutoff valve is open on gas models, and make sure an air-only cycle isn't selected. Source: Amana Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
- Cycle ends too soon. Amana says the load may not be touching the sensor strips, so level the dryer and use Timed Dry or a different dryness level for very small loads. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Gets Fixed on a Ames Dryer Call
Keeping a Amana Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
What Amana Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Dryer Notes for Ames, IA
Most dryer calls in Ames 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
Fuel gas piping falls within Iowa's statutory definition of plumbing, and gas lines tied to HVAC, hydronic and refrigeration systems are covered by those mechanical licenses, all issued by the state Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board; people qualified under liquefied petroleum gas rules may work on propane equipment and its piping. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Ames
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Ames, IA
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Other Dryer Repair in Ames
Amana Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Ames
Amana dryer repair for Nevada is handled by the same companies listed for Ames. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
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.