Amana owners in Fountain Inn 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.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Amana. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Amana dryers and other brands.
Independent Amana Dryer Technicians, Fountain Inn SC
Within 30 miles of Fountain Inn there are 34 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Greenville (11), Spartanburg (5), and Anderson (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Byrds Appliance Service, about 4.4 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Fountain Inn mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 34 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 34 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.4, 6.9, 9.5 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
The leading options for Fountain Inn are Sholom Appliance Service & Repair LLC (12.9 miles away, based in Duncan, 5.0 stars from 200 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (9.8 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews); The Olde Homestead, Inc. (17.4 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews); Appliance GrandMasters (17.0 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
What a Amana Dryer Technician Deals With
Electric Amana dryers run on a 240-volt supply with two 30-amp breakers, one for the motor and one for the heating element, so a single tripped breaker can stop heating. Source: Amana Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
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
- 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
- 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
When to Call for Amana Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Gets Fixed on a Fountain Inn Dryer Call
Care Amana Recommends for Its Dryers
- 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
- 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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Dryer Notes for Fountain Inn, SC
Most dryer calls in Fountain Inn 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
South Carolina has no standalone gas piping license; gas lines serving gas-fired equipment are installed under mechanical classifications such as Plumbing, Heating and Packaged Equipment issued through the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
Before You Book in Fountain Inn
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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: Fountain Inn, SC
Why does my Amana dryer show an error code?
Do you work for Amana?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Fountain Inn
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.