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 Columbus, 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, Columbus MS
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Columbus. 5 of them are based in Columbus itself, and the rest are spread across Tuscaloosa (4), Northport (3), and Steens (1). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. None of the repair companies near Columbus name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 14 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Columbus is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 3.0, 5.8 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
Closest matches for Columbus: Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Simpson Maintenance, LLC (24.3 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.9 stars from 268 reviews); Young Appliance, LLC (9.8 miles away, based in Steens, 4.9 stars from 31 reviews).
Amana Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Amana Dryer Technician Deals With
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
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 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
When to Call for Amana Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Gets Fixed on a Columbus Dryer Call
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 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
Amana Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
A Amana dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Amana Dryer Call
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- 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 Columbus
Most dryer calls in Columbus 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.
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
In Mississippi, you can check a license with the MSBOC Check A License or report a problem to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Columbus
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Columbus, MS
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Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is this Amana customer service?
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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.