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 Minnetonka, 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.
Amana Dryer Repair Near Minnetonka
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Minnetonka. 2 of them are based in Minnetonka itself, and the rest are spread across Minneapolis (11), Hopkins (5), and Eden Prairie (5). AMA Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Minnetonka. None of the repair companies near Minnetonka name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Minnetonka. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 1.8, 2.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
The leading options for Minnetonka are West Metro Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Wayzata, 5.0 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMA Appliance Service (1.7 miles away, based in Hopkins, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews); West Metro Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Eden Prairie, 4.8 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dryer
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
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 not tumbling. Amana says to confirm the dryer has power, that Start was held for a few seconds with dry hands, and that the power cord is installed correctly. Source: Amana Product Help - Not Tumbling or Spinning - Dryer
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Care Amana Recommends for Its 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
- 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
Most Amana dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$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?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around Minnetonka
Most dryer calls in Minnetonka 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Minnetonka
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Minnetonka, MN
Should I repair or replace my Amana dryer?
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Why is my dryer running but not heating?
What should I do about a Amana error code?
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Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Minnetonka technician bring the right parts.