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 Elk Grove Village, 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.
Amana Dryer Repair Near Elk Grove Village
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Elk Grove Village. 4 list an address in Elk Grove Village, and other nearby bases include Schaumburg (8), Des Plaines (7), and Arlington Heights (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. No company within 90 miles of Elk Grove Village 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: E G V Appliances, around 1.3 miles out. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elk Grove Village. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.7, 1.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
At the top of the Elk Grove Village list: Aslan Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Unique Repair Services, Inc. (4.0 miles away, based in Des Plaines, 4.7 stars from 4,854 reviews); Mt Prospect Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 4.9 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Licotech Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Features Technicians Work On
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 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
- 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
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- 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
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Amana Dryer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- Any error code on the display
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Dryer Notes for Elk Grove Village, IL
Most dryer calls in Elk Grove Village 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.
Questions to Ask a Elk Grove Village Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Elk Grove Village, IL
Why do my clothes come out damp?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana dryers?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Elk Grove Village
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.