Most Amana dryer repairs in Calverton involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
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 Calverton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Calverton. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (12), Laurel (6), and Beltsville (3). No company within 90 miles of Calverton mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Asarco Refrigerations and Appliances is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Calverton. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Calverton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Calverton list: TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (4.8 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bettar Appliance Master (6.9 miles away, based in Kensington, 4.4 stars from 140 reviews).
Know Your Amana Dryer
What a Amana Dryer Technician Deals With
Automatic cycles rely on the load contacting the sensor strips in the drum, so an unlevel dryer or very small load can end the cycle early. 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
- 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
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Amana Dryers
- 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
A Amana dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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
- 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 Calverton Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Calverton 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
The Maryland Board of Plumbing issues master, journey and apprentice natural gas fitter licenses and a propane gas fitter certificate, and recognizes certain Baltimore County and WSSC gas fitter licenses. Source: Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 12-302 (Maryland General Assembly)
Before You Book in Calverton
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Calverton, MD
Why does my Amana dryer show an error code?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Do you work for Amana?
Is my Amana dryer worth repairing?
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Calverton
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.