If your Amana dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. 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.
Amana Dryer Repair Near Columbia
40 repair companies serve Columbia from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Columbia, and the rest are spread across Harrisburg (7), Lancaster (5), and York (5). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Columbia mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Journey Appliance LLC\, around 0.5 miles out. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Columbia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.8, 2.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 49 |
First up for Columbia: Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same Day Subzero Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Lancaster, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (25.8 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Martin Appliance (18.5 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.9 stars from 790 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dryer
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
What Amana Says to Check First
- Dryer not tumbling. Amana says to confirm the dryer has power, that Start was held for a few seconds with dry hands, and that the power cord is installed correctly. Source: Amana Product Help - Not Tumbling or Spinning - Dryer
- 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
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Columbia
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 full vent run, including the exhaust hood, at least every two years, or sooner if drying slows down. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
What Amana Dryer Repairs Cost
Most Amana dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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
- 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)
- Any error code on the display
What Columbia Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Columbia 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Before You Book in Columbia
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Columbia, PA
Is this Amana customer service?
Why does my Amana dryer show an error code?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Amana dryer repair for Mount Joy is handled by the same companies listed for Columbia. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
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.