A Amana dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. The Mount Prospect list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Amana Dryer Technicians, Mount Prospect IL
Within 30 miles of Mount Prospect there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Des Plaines (10), Arlington Heights (10), and Mt Prospect (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Mt Prospect Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Mount Prospect. No company within 90 miles of Mount Prospect mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 39 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.9, 2.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 23 |
First up for Mount Prospect: Ali Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Des Plaines, 5.0 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Main Appliance Reliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Des Plaines, 5.0 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Unique Repair Services, Inc. (3.2 miles away, based in Des Plaines, 4.7 stars from 4,854 reviews); Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (3.7 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
What a Amana Dryer Technician Deals With
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
- Load too hot. Amana recommends letting the Cool Down portion finish and using a lower temperature or an automatic dry cycle. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
- 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
When to Call for Amana Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
- 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
Amana Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
A Amana dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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 roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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
- 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)
What Mount Prospect Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Mount Prospect 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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Questions to Ask a Mount Prospect Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Mount Prospect, IL
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Mount Prospect
Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Mount Prospect technician bring the right parts.