A Amana dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Amana. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Amana dryers and other brands.
Who Works on Amana Dryers Near Hickory
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hickory. 5 of them are based in Hickory itself, and the rest are spread across Mooresville (4), Newton (2), and Morganton (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Hickory mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.8 miles away. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hickory. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 3.1, 3.9 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
First up for Hickory: A1 Appliance Repair Hickory (3.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LKN Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Denver, 5.0 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.1 miles away, based in Statesville, 4.4 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
What a Amana Dryer Technician Deals With
Automatic cycles rely on the load contacting the sensor strips in the drum, so an unlevel dryer or very small load can end the cycle early. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
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
- Dryer making noise. Amana says a thump after sitting unused usually fades, then to check the drum edges for coins or buttons and make sure all four legs are installed and the dryer is level. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
- Load too hot. Amana recommends letting the Cool Down portion finish and using a lower temperature or an automatic dry cycle. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Hickory
Owner Care for Amana Dryers
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Amana Dryer Repair
Most Amana dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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.
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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Dryer Notes for Hickory, NC
Most dryer calls in Hickory 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.
Questions to Ask a Hickory Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Hickory, NC
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do you work for Amana?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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Amana Dryer Repair for Towns Near Hickory
The technicians listed for Hickory also cover smaller towns nearby, including St. Stephens and Taylorsville. 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 Hickory technician bring the right parts.