Amana owners in Norfolk usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on Amana Dryers Near Norfolk
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Norfolk. 9 list an address in Norfolk, and the rest are spread across Virginia Beach (12), Chesapeake (8), and Portsmouth (5). None of the repair companies near Norfolk name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Nearest on the list: Master Repair Services, around 1.2 miles out. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 56 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
First up for Norfolk: East Coast Appliance (4.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 3,721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (12.7 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 5,034 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (14.4 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); East Coast Appliance (9.6 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.8 stars from 2,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Features Technicians Work On
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 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
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
- 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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 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?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Norfolk
Most dryer calls in Norfolk 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Norfolk
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Norfolk, VA
What makes a dryer stop heating?
What should I do about a Amana error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana dryers?
Do you work for Amana?
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Norfolk
Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Norfolk technician bring the right parts.