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 Normal list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Normal
21 repair companies serve Normal from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Normal, and other nearby bases include Bloomington (14), Clinton (2), and Carlock (1). No company within 90 miles of Normal 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: Big Lar's Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 21 |
|---|---|
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.1, 2.7 |
At the top of the Normal list: Mr. Appliance of Bloomington (3.6 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.7 stars from 733 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (2.7 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.5 stars from 1,389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.6 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chambers Services (3.6 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.8 stars from 1,926 reviews).
Know Your Amana Dryer
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
Electric Amana dryers run on a 240-volt supply with two 30-amp breakers, one for the motor and one for the heating element, so a single tripped breaker can stop heating. Source: Amana Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
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
When to Call for Amana Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
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
- 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
Budgeting for a Amana Dryer Repair
A Amana dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Dryer Notes for Normal, IL
Most dryer calls in Normal 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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How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Normal
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Normal, IL
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Normal
Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Normal technician bring the right parts.