If your Amana dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Riverdale 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.
Amana Dryer Repair Near Riverdale
40 repair companies serve Riverdale from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Riverdale, and the rest are spread across Chicago (8), Palos Heights (3), and Oak Lawn (3). Nearest on the list: Riverdale Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Riverdale mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Riverdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
Closest matches for Riverdale: Appliance Repair Service (3.2 miles away, based in South Holland, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Alsip Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); South Holland Appliance Repair LLC (4.4 miles away, based in South Holland, 2.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Amana Dryer Technician Deals With
The dryer needs a room temperature above 45°F to dry properly, and closet installs need adequate ventilation. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
What Amana Says to Check First
- Cycle ends too soon. Amana says the load may not be touching the sensor strips, so level the dryer and use Timed Dry or a different dryness level for very small loads. 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
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Amana Dryer Repair
Most Amana dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - 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
- Any error code on the display
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Local Notes for Riverdale
Most dryer calls in Riverdale 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Riverdale
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Riverdale, IL
Do you work for Amana?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why does my Amana dryer show an error code?
Which Riverdale technicians work on Amana?
Other Dryer Repair in Riverdale
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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.