If your Amana dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. The St. Joseph 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.
Amana Dryer Repair Near St. Joseph
Within 60 miles of St. Joseph there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Kansas City (14), Independence (6), and St Joseph (5). C&M Appliance Sales-Parts-Service is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from St. Joseph. No company within 90 miles of St. Joseph mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 36 businesses. St. Joseph is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Joseph. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 52 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.8, 0.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
First up for St. Joseph: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, based in St Joseph, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greg's Appliances (1.3 miles away, based in St Joseph, 4.6 stars from 303 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 2 Bald Guys Repair (21.2 miles away, based in Atchison, 4.7 stars from 283 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Riley's Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, based in St Joseph, 4.5 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dryer
How Amana Dryers Are Built
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
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
- 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
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in St. Joseph
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
- 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
What Amana Dryer Repairs Cost
A Amana dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around St. Joseph
Most dryer calls in St. Joseph 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.
Questions to Ask a St. Joseph Technician
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Joseph, MO
Do you work for Amana?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Why does my Amana dryer show an error code?
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Also Serving Towns Around St. Joseph
The technicians listed for St. Joseph also cover smaller towns nearby, including Savannah. 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 St. Joseph technician bring the right parts.