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 Durham list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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 Durham
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Durham. 13 list an address in Durham, and other nearby bases include Raleigh (15), Cary (6), and Wake Forest (2). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Durham mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Durham Trusted Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Durham. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 38 businesses.
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 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
First up for Durham: AMC Appliance Repair- Durham, North Carolina (5.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cary (16.0 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Durham Appliance Thrift and Repair LLC (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 173 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What Makes Amana Dryer Repairs Different
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
- 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
- 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
When to Call for Amana Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Durham Dryer Call
Keeping a Amana Dryer Running
- 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 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
A Amana dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
What Durham Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Durham 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. ยง 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Durham
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Durham, NC
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Should I repair or replace my Amana dryer?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana dryers?
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Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Durham technician bring the right parts.