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 Chicago list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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Who Works on Amana Dryers Near Chicago
40 repair companies serve Chicago from within 30 miles. 25 list an address in Chicago, and the rest are spread across Cicero (4), Oak Park (4), and North Riverside (3). None of the repair companies near Chicago name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Dependable Appliance Repair Chicago is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Chicago. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 2.1, 2.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Chicago: A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance of Chicago (3.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 517 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost appliance repair (3.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (6.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,053 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
What Makes Amana Dryer Repairs Different
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
Common Amana Dryer Problems
- 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 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
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Gets Fixed on a Chicago Dryer Call
Care Amana Recommends for Its Dryers
- 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
- 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
Amana Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around Chicago
Gas dryers in Chicago are typically served by Peoples Gas. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Welcome to Peoples Gas: Your guide to natural gas delivery services
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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Chicago
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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: Chicago, IL
Do you work for Amana?
What should I do about a Amana error code?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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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.