Amana owners in Peru usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Peru list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Amana. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Amana dryers and other brands.
Who Works on Amana Dryers Near Peru
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Peru. 1 of them are based in Peru itself, and the rest are spread across Peoria (6), Aurora (6), and Ottawa (3). Distances run up to about 51 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Peru. None of the repair companies near Peru name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Peru is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Peru. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 4.9, 7.0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
Closest matches for Peru: Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.9 miles away, based in Plano, 4.6 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (49.6 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Peoria (46.0 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 568 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dryer
What Makes Amana Dryer Repairs Different
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
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Amana Dryers
- 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
What Amana Dryer Repairs Cost
A Amana dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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)
- Any error code on the display
Local Notes for Peru
Most dryer calls in Peru 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.
Before You Book in Peru
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Peru, IL
Is my Amana dryer worth repairing?
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Do you work for Amana?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana dryers?
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Nearby Towns Served From Peru
Amana dryer repair for LaSalle, Spring Valley, Mendota, and Princeton is handled by the same companies listed for Peru. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
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.