Amana owners in Pawtucket usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
Independent listings only: Washer and Dryer Repair is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amana. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Amana directly.
Amana Dryer Repair Near Pawtucket
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Pawtucket. 9 list an address in Pawtucket, and other nearby bases include Providence (13), Cranston (4), and North Attleborough (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: AJ APPLIANCE Repair, around 0.2 miles out. None of the repair companies near Pawtucket name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pawtucket. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.7 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
The leading options for Pawtucket are Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance - Outlet Store (3.6 miles away, based in Cumberland, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in North Attleborough, 4.5 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Danny's Appliance (4.7 miles away, based in Providence, 4.2 stars from 771 reviews).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
What Makes Amana Dryer Repairs Different
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
Front load matching models are stackable and use electronic touch controls, while top load matching models use dial controls. Source: Amana - Dryer Comparison Chart
Amana Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Cycle ends too soon. Amana says the load may not be touching the sensor strips, so level the dryer and use Timed Dry or a different dryness level for very small loads. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
- 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
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Pawtucket
Most dryer calls in Pawtucket 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.
Rhode Island does not issue a license named for appliance repair, but its Department of Labor and Training licenses pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, including a limited natural gas service license that covers servicing gas-fueled appliances. Source: Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinklerfitters, Sheet Metal Workers and Oil Heat Contractors (260-RICR-30-15-2)
In Rhode Island, you can check a license with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board: Search a Registrant/Licensee or report a problem to the Rhode Island Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit.
Before You Book in Pawtucket
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Pawtucket, RI
Do you work for Amana?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Which Pawtucket technicians work on Amana?
Should I repair or replace my Amana dryer?
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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.