Most Amana dryer repairs in Joliet involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. 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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Independent Amana Dryer Technicians, Joliet IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Joliet. 16 of them are based in Joliet itself, and other nearby bases include Plainfield (9), Naperville (4), and Shorewood (2). Distances run up to about 13 miles. No company within 90 miles of Joliet mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. A Johnston Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Joliet. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Joliet. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
First up for Joliet: NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (6.1 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.4 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (12.3 miles away, based in Naperville, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
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
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
- 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
When to Call for Amana Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Gets Fixed on a Joliet Dryer Call
Owner Care for Amana 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
A Amana dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Joliet
Most dryer calls in Joliet 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.
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Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Joliet
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Joliet, IL
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Should I repair or replace my Amana dryer?
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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.