If your Amana dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Martinsville, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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 Martinsville
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Martinsville. The rest are spread across Eden (3), Bassett (2), and Danville (2). The closest is Randall's Appliances & Plumbing, about 10.5 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Martinsville mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 12 rated companies in range average 3.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.5, 11.7, 12.3 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 0 |
First up for Martinsville: Mike's Refrigeration - Heating Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Eden, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tim's Repair Service (11.7 miles away, based in Bassett, 2.6 stars from 25 reviews); Triad Appliance Repair Services (19.5 miles away, based in Mayodan, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews); Alpha Appliances (14.4 miles away, based in Eden, 3.9 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dryer
How Amana Dryers Are Built
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
- Dryer making noise. Amana says a thump after sitting unused usually fades, then to check the drum edges for coins or buttons and make sure all four legs are installed and the dryer is level. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
- 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
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Gets Fixed on a Martinsville Dryer Call
Care Amana Recommends for Its 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
- Every six months, or sooner if lint falls off during use, wash the lint screen with hot water, liquid detergent and a nylon brush to remove residue. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Amana Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Amana dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
What to Have Ready for a Amana Dryer Call
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Dryer Notes for Martinsville, VA
Most dryer calls in Martinsville 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)
Questions to Ask a Martinsville Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Martinsville, VA
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The technicians listed for Martinsville also cover smaller towns nearby, including Collinsville. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Amana dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Martinsville technician bring the right parts.