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 Waukegan 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.
Independent Amana Dryer Technicians, Waukegan IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Waukegan. 6 of them are based in Waukegan itself, and other nearby bases include Highland Park (5), Vernon Hills (4), and Kenosha (3). The closest is Land of Lincoln Appliance Services, about 0.3 miles away. None of the repair companies near Waukegan name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.6, 1.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
The leading options for Waukegan are AMZ Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Features Technicians Work On
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
Amana Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
When to Call for Amana Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Gets Fixed on a Waukegan Dryer Call
Keeping a Amana Dryer Running
- 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
Amana Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- 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 Waukegan Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Waukegan 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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Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Waukegan
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Waukegan, IL
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Is my Amana dryer worth repairing?
Which Waukegan technicians work on Amana?
Other Dryer Repair in Waukegan
Amana Dryer Repair Near Waukegan
Amana Dryer Repair for Towns Near Waukegan
The technicians listed for Waukegan also cover smaller towns nearby, including Park City. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Amana dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.