Amana owners in West Chester usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving West Chester, 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.
Amana Dryer Repair Near West Chester
40 repair companies serve West Chester from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in West Chester, and other nearby bases include Wilmington (7), Media (4), and Chadds Ford (2). No company within 90 miles of West Chester mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from West Chester. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Chester. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.5, 5.9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
First up for West Chester: Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (6.2 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gerhard's Appliance (12.6 miles away, based in Phoenixville, 4.9 stars from 426 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Thorndale, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dryer
What a Amana Dryer Technician Deals With
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 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
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Care Amana Recommends for Its Dryers
- 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
- 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
What Amana Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- 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
Around West Chester
Most dryer calls in West Chester 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.
Questions to Ask a West Chester Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: West Chester, PA
What should I do about a Amana error code?
Should I repair or replace my Amana dryer?
Do you work for Amana?
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Also Serving Towns Around West Chester
Amana dryer repair for Exton, Downingtown, and Lionville is handled by the same companies listed for West Chester. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
Clean the lint screen, check the vent hood outside and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Amana repair.