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 Trenton, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Amana Dryer Technicians, Trenton MI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Trenton. Other nearby bases include Detroit (10), Lincoln Park (5), and Allen Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Trenton mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Richard Brothers Appliance. is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Trenton. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 3.4, 4.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
Closest matches for Trenton: Busen's Appliance (7.3 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Monroe, 4.6 stars from 441 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Budget Appliances and mattresses (16.3 miles away, based in Detroit, 4.6 stars from 625 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.6 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
What Makes Amana Dryer Repairs Different
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
- 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
- Dryer not heating. Amana says to check both 30-amp breakers and the 240-volt supply on electric models, or that the gas shutoff valve is open on gas models, and make sure an air-only cycle isn't selected. Source: Amana Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
When to Call for Amana Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Amana Dryers
- 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 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
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Trenton
Most dryer calls in Trenton 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.
Before You Book in Trenton
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Trenton, MI
Why does my Amana dryer show an error code?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana dryers?
Is my Amana dryer worth repairing?
Related Repair Pages for Trenton
Amana Dryer Repair Near Trenton
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Amana dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.