Amana owners in East Lansing usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The East Lansing list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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 East Lansing
13 repair companies serve East Lansing from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Lansing (5), Bath Township (1), and Holt (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service, around 1.3 miles out. None of the repair companies near East Lansing name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.5, 2.2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
First up for East Lansing: Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (1.3 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.3 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gilbert’s Hardware and Appliance (23.4 miles away, based in Owosso, 4.7 stars from 573 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shaw's Appliance Service - Servicing Dansville, Mason, Leslie, Holt, Lansing and East Lansing (12.8 miles away, based in Mason, 4.0 stars from 26 reviews).
Know Your Amana Dryer
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
The dryer needs a room temperature above 45°F to dry properly, and closet installs need adequate ventilation. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
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
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in East Lansing
Keeping a Amana Dryer Running
- 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
- 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 belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around East Lansing
Most dryer calls in East Lansing 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
Gas piping work is licensed by the state through mechanical contractor specialty classifications, including fuel gas piping, fuel gas piping and venting, and LP distribution piping. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
Before You Book in East Lansing
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: East Lansing, MI
Do you work for Amana?
What should I do about a Amana error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana dryers?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Other Dryer Repair in East Lansing
Amana Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around East Lansing
The technicians listed for East Lansing also cover smaller towns nearby, including St. Johns. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Amana dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a East Lansing technician bring the right parts.