Amana owners in Newark usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Newark, 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, Newark NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Newark. 13 list an address in Newark, and the rest are spread across Bayonne (6), Kearny (4), and Elizabeth (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. None of the repair companies near Newark name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. GMJ APPLIANCES is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Newark. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
Closest matches for Newark: GMJ APPLIANCES (0.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Andes Refrigeration (2.5 miles away, based in Kearny, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Certified Appliance Repair Union (4.4 miles away, based in Union, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Certified Appliance Repair Newark (0.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dryer
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
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
Amana Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Dryer won't start. Amana says to press and hold Start for two to five seconds first, then check the fuses or breakers, the door latch, the cycle selection and whether the controls are locked. Source: Amana Product Help - Dryer Not Starting or No Operation
- 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
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
- 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
Amana Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
A Amana dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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?
- 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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
What Newark Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Newark 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
Under state law, working on gas piping on the load side of the meter requires a master HVACR contractor license or another state license whose scope includes gas piping. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Newark
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Newark, NJ
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Should I repair or replace my Amana dryer?
Is this Amana customer service?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Other Dryer Repair in Newark
Amana Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Newark technician bring the right parts.