Most Amana dryer repairs in Hicksville involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. The Hicksville list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Hicksville
40 repair companies serve Hicksville from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Hicksville itself, and other nearby bases include Farmingdale (7), Westbury (4), and Melville (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Hicksville mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. American Service is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Hicksville. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 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.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.6, 0.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Hicksville are RD Appliance Service, Corp. (3.8 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Red's Appliance (5.4 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.4 stars from 435 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
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
- 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
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Dryer Running
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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 happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Dryer Notes for Hicksville, NY
Most dryer calls in Hicksville 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 York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Questions to Ask a Hicksville Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Hicksville, NY
Is this Amana customer service?
Why does my Amana dryer show an error code?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is my Amana dryer worth repairing?
Other Dryer Repair in Hicksville
Amana Dryer Repair Near Hicksville
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.