If your Amana dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Amana. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Amana dryers and other brands.
Who Works on Amana Dryers Near Dearborn Heights
40 repair companies serve Dearborn Heights from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Dearborn Heights, and the rest are spread across Livonia (11), Detroit (8), and Lincoln Park (5). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Dearborn Heights, about 1.0 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Dearborn Heights mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.2 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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.4, 1.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
At the top of the Dearborn Heights list: Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (6.7 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Budget Appliances and mattresses (5.8 miles away, based in Detroit, 4.6 stars from 625 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Busen's Appliance (7.0 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.6 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Features Technicians Work On
How Amana Dryers Are Built
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
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
- 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
- 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
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Dearborn Heights
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
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Any error code on the display
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Dryer Notes for Dearborn Heights, MI
Most dryer calls in Dearborn Heights 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Dearborn Heights Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Dearborn Heights, MI
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Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Dearborn Heights technician bring the right parts.