Most Amana dryer repairs in Columbia involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Columbia, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Who Works on Amana Dryers Near Columbia
Our data shows 19 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Columbia. 2 of them are based in Columbia itself, and other nearby bases include Franklin (5), Spring Hill (3), and Culleoka (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 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: Brumley's Appliances, around 1.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 18 businesses.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.7, 11.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
Closest matches for Columbia: New Life Appliance (12.8 miles away, based in Spring Hill, 4.9 stars from 106 reviews); Spring Hill Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Spring Hill, 1.9 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Better Appliance LLC (29.1 miles away, based in Burns, 4.8 stars from 95 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.5 miles away, based in Lawrenceburg, 4.6 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
What Makes Amana Dryer Repairs Different
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
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
What Amana Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
When to Call for Amana Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Columbia
Owner Care for Amana 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
Amana Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around Columbia
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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
Gas piping and gas appliance installation permits are handled by local governments, some of which require their own gas fitter license; for example, Chattanooga requires a city Master Gas Fitter License to pull a gas permit. Source: City of Chattanooga: Gas Permit
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Columbia
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Columbia, TN
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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.