Amana owners in Chillum usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Chillum, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Chillum
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chillum. Other nearby bases include Washington (20), Silver Spring (7), and Hyattsville (3). None of the repair companies near Chillum name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Chillum. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 34 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.0, 1.1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Chillum list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ZBS Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews); Superior Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Washington, 4.9 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Features Technicians Work On
How Amana Dryers Are Built
Electric Amana dryers run on a 240-volt supply with two 30-amp breakers, one for the motor and one for the heating element, so a single tripped breaker can stop heating. Source: Amana Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
Front load matching models are stackable and use electronic touch controls, while top load matching models use dial controls. Source: Amana - Dryer Comparison Chart
Common Amana Dryer Problems
- 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
- Dryer making noise. Amana says a thump after sitting unused usually fades, then to check the drum edges for coins or buttons and make sure all four legs are installed and the dryer is level. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Amana Dryers
- 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
- 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
What Amana Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Timer replacement: $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?
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
What Chillum Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Chillum 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 ยง 12-302 (Maryland General Assembly)
Before You Book in Chillum
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Chillum, MD
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is my Amana dryer worth repairing?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why does my Amana dryer show an error code?
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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.