Amana owners in Kirkwood usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Kirkwood, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Who Works on Amana Dryers Near Kirkwood
Within 30 miles of Kirkwood there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across St. Louis (25), Affton (2), and Ellisville (2). No company within 90 miles of Kirkwood mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. American Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Kirkwood. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 27 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 3.9, 5.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
First up for Kirkwood: Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (3.9 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (5.3 miles away, based in Brentwood, 4.9 stars from 11,938 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (7.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.3 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
What a Amana Dryer Technician Deals With
Front load matching models are stackable and use electronic touch controls, while top load matching models use dial controls. Source: Amana - Dryer Comparison Chart
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 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
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Kirkwood
Owner Care for Amana Dryers
- 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
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:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Kirkwood
Most dryer calls in Kirkwood 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.
Gas appliance and mechanical trade credentials are issued by local governments; Kansas City, for example, certifies gas-fired appliance supervisors, mechanical supervisors and master pipe fitters. Source: KCMO BizCare: Contractor Licensing
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Kirkwood
- 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: Kirkwood, MO
Is my Amana dryer worth repairing?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Other Dryer Repair in Kirkwood
Amana Dryer Repair Near Kirkwood
Amana Dryer Repair for Towns Near Kirkwood
Amana dryer repair for Des Peres is handled by the same companies listed for Kirkwood. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
Clean the lint screen, check the vent hood outside and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Amana repair.