If your Amana dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Glen Burnie, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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, Glen Burnie MD
Within 30 miles of Glen Burnie there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Glen Burnie itself, and the rest are spread across Baltimore (13), Crofton (3), and Pasadena (2). None of the repair companies near Glen Burnie name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Nearest on the list: Gracie Appliance Services, around 1.1 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
The leading options for Glen Burnie are Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (13.4 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.2 stars from 908 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.3 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dr Appliance Repair - Pasadena (2.0 miles away, based in Pasadena, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
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
- 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
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Glen Burnie
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
What Amana Dryer Repairs Cost
Most Amana dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Dryer Notes for Glen Burnie, MD
Most dryer calls in Glen Burnie 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)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Glen Burnie Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Glen Burnie, MD
How do I find a technician who knows Amana dryers?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Do you work for Amana?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Glen Burnie technician bring the right parts.