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.
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 Fairborn
31 repair companies serve Fairborn from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Dayton (16), Beavercreek (3), and Xenia (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. None of the repair companies near Fairborn name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 3.4 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fairborn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 31 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 4.2, 6.3 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
The leading options for Fairborn are Logan Master Appliance (9.2 miles away, based in Kettering, 4.4 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.4 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Beavercreek, 3.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Beavercreek, 4.0 stars from 317 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
- 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
- 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
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
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 bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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)
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Dryer Notes for Fairborn, OH
Most dryer calls in Fairborn 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
At the state level, the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial plumbing, hydronics and HVAC contractors; for residential work the state board may lack authority, and local building departments handle code compliance and any local contractor licensing. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
Questions to Ask a Fairborn Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Fairborn, OH
Is this Amana customer service?
Which Fairborn technicians work on Amana?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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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.