Amana owners in Reston usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Reston, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Reston
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Reston. 3 of them are based in Reston itself, and other nearby bases include Fairfax (9), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. The closest is TrueCare Reston Appliance Repair, about 1.2 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Reston mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.9 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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.2, 2.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 53 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
At the top of the Reston list: APPRO Appliance (5.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sterling Appliance (4.7 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (7.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Features Technicians Work On
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
Common Amana Dryer Problems
- Load too hot. Amana recommends letting the Cool Down portion finish and using a lower temperature or an automatic dry cycle. 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
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Reston Dryer Call
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
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:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code on the display
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
What Reston Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Reston 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 Reston Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Reston, VA
Is my Amana dryer worth repairing?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana dryers?
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Reston
Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Reston technician bring the right parts.