A Amana dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. The Dranesville list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Amana. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Amana dryers and other brands.
Amana Dryer Repair Near Dranesville
40 repair companies serve Dranesville from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Herndon (7), Ashburn (7), and Sterling (6). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. The closest is Sterling Appliance, about 1.3 miles away. None of the repair companies near Dranesville name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 55 |
At the top of the Dranesville list: APPRO Appliance (8.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sterling Appliance (1.3 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Amana calls for a rigid 4-inch metal exhaust vent kept as short as possible with no more than four 90-degree elbows, and says plastic or foil vent should be replaced. 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
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Dryer Running
- 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
Budgeting for a Amana Dryer Repair
Most Amana dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- Any error code on the display
Around Dranesville
Most dryer calls in Dranesville 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Dranesville
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Dranesville, VA
Why does my Amana dryer show an error code?
Is this Amana customer service?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Dranesville
Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Dranesville technician bring the right parts.