Amana owners in Aurora usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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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Amana Dryer Repair Near Aurora
40 repair companies serve Aurora from within 30 miles. 25 list an address in Aurora, and the rest are spread across Naperville (8), Oswego (2), and Batavia (2). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Fox Valley Appliance LLC, around 0.2 miles out. None of the repair companies near Aurora name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Aurora. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
Closest matches for Aurora: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leonardi Appliance (2.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 370 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Oswego, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dryer
How Amana Dryers Are Built
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
- 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
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Dryer Running
- 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
What Amana Dryer Repairs Cost
Most Amana dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Local Notes for Aurora
Most dryer calls in Aurora 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Before You Book in Aurora
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Aurora, IL
Should I repair or replace my Amana dryer?
What should I do about a Amana error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana dryers?
Other Dryer Repair in Aurora
Amana Dryer Repair Near Aurora
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.