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 Idylwood list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Amana Dryer Technicians, Idylwood VA
Within 30 miles of Idylwood there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Falls Church (16), Vienna (5), and Fairfax (5). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Idylwood 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: Appliance Magician LLC, around 0.7 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Idylwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.0, 1.0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
At the top of the Idylwood list: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (1.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (3.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Annandale, 4.2 stars from 256 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Angie's Tech (1.1 miles away, based in Falls Church, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Know Your Amana Dryer
How Amana Dryers Are Built
Front load matching models are stackable and use electronic touch controls, while top load matching models use dial controls. Source: Amana - Dryer Comparison Chart
Common Amana Dryer Problems
- 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 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
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
- 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
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:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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 roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Idylwood
Most dryer calls in Idylwood 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
The Board for Contractors licenses gas fitting contractors and individual gas fitter, natural gas fitter and liquefied petroleum gas fitter tradesmen. Source: 18VAC50-30-10, Definitions (Individual License and Certification Regulations)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Idylwood
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Idylwood, VA
What should I do about a Amana error code?
Should I repair or replace my Amana dryer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Other Dryer Repair in Idylwood
Amana Dryer Repair Near Idylwood
Amana Dryer Repair for Towns Near Idylwood
Live outside Idylwood? The same Amana dryer repair technicians serve Dunn Loring and Pimmit Hills. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Idylwood technician bring the right parts.