Most Amana dryer repairs in Friendswood involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Friendswood, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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.
Who Works on Amana Dryers Near Friendswood
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Friendswood. 3 list an address in Friendswood, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (15), League City (6), and Manvel (3). None of the repair companies near Friendswood name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is H & S Appliance Repair, about 2.2 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Friendswood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 3.2, 3.7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
First up for Friendswood: Mr. Appliance of Deer Park (10.5 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in League City, 4.5 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of League City (3.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.5 stars from 31 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
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
Amana Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Dryer won't start. Amana says to press and hold Start for two to five seconds first, then check the fuses or breakers, the door latch, the cycle selection and whether the controls are locked. Source: Amana Product Help - Dryer Not Starting or No Operation
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Friendswood
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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Timer replacement: $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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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
- Any error code on the display
- 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 Friendswood
Most dryer calls in Friendswood 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
Gas piping counts as plumbing in Texas and requires a plumbing license, with an exemption for LP gas installers who hold a separate state LP gas license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §§1301.002, 1301.055 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Friendswood
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Friendswood, TX
Which Friendswood technicians work on Amana?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is my Amana dryer worth repairing?
What should I do about a Amana error code?
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Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Friendswood technician bring the right parts.