Amana owners in Round Lake Beach usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Round Lake Beach, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Round Lake Beach
40 repair companies serve Round Lake Beach from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Round Lake Beach, and other nearby bases include Waukegan (6), Vernon Hills (4), and McHenry (3). No company within 90 miles of Round Lake Beach 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: A Dan's Appliance Services Co, around 0.9 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Round Lake Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.1, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Round Lake Beach: JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 5.0 stars from 19 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
What Amana Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Care Amana Recommends for Its Dryers
- Clean the full vent run, including the exhaust hood, at least every two years, or sooner if drying slows down. 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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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.
What to Have Ready for a Amana Dryer Call
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
What Round Lake Beach Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Round Lake Beach 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 Round Lake Beach Technician
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Round Lake Beach, IL
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The technicians listed for Round Lake Beach also cover smaller towns nearby, including Lake Villa. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Amana dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.