Most Amana dryer repairs in Gretna involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Gretna, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Gretna
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gretna. 1 list an address in Gretna, and other nearby bases include Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Gretna mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. CITY WIDE Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Gretna. The 35 rated companies in range average 3.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gretna. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.3, 2.9 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 46 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
Closest matches for Gretna: Broussard Appliance Service (9.7 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CITY WIDE Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
How Amana Dryers Are Built
Front load matching models are stackable and use electronic touch controls, while top load matching models use dial controls. Source: Amana - Dryer Comparison Chart
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 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
- 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
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Gretna
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
- Every six months, or sooner if lint falls off during use, wash the lint screen with hot water, liquid detergent and a nylon brush to remove residue. 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?
- Timer replacement: $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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- Any error code on the display
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around Gretna
Most dryer calls in Gretna 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
The State Plumbing Board of Louisiana licenses gas fitters and master gas fitters for natural gas piping and appliance work, while mechanical contractors remain under the State Licensing Board for Contractors and certain LP gas installations under the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission. Source: La. R.S. 37:1367 (Louisiana State Legislature)
Questions to Ask a Gretna Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Gretna, LA
Why does my Amana dryer show an error code?
Is this Amana customer service?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana dryers?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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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.