Amana owners in North Charleston 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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Amana Dryers Near North Charleston
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of North Charleston. 5 list an address in North Charleston, and other nearby bases include Charleston (11), Summerville (6), and Ladson (3). None of the repair companies near North Charleston name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.8 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Charleston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 3.6, 3.9 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 33 |
At the top of the North Charleston list: 911 Service Today (6.5 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc (3.9 miles away, based in Hanahan, 4.7 stars from 298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Charleston Appliances and Repairs (4.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charleston (7.8 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 427 reviews).
Know Your Amana Dryer
What a Amana Dryer Technician Deals With
Automatic cycles rely on the load contacting the sensor strips in the drum, so an unlevel dryer or very small load can end the cycle early. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Common Amana Dryer Problems
- 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 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
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in North Charleston
Owner Care for Amana Dryers
- 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
- 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
Amana Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
A Amana dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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
- Any error code on the display
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around North Charleston
Most dryer calls in North Charleston 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 North Charleston
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: North Charleston, SC
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
What should I do about a Amana error code?
Is this Amana customer service?
Which North Charleston technicians work on Amana?
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Also Serving Towns Around North Charleston
The technicians listed for North Charleston also cover smaller towns nearby, including Hollywood. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Amana dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.