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 Smithfield list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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Who Works on Amana Dryers Near Smithfield
40 repair companies serve Smithfield from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Smithfield, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (9), Hampton (5), and Chesapeake (5). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. The closest is Tommy D Appliance Repair Inc, about 4.1 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Smithfield mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 32 businesses.
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.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 52 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.1, 4.2, 6.4 |
The leading options for Smithfield are Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (12.2 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); East Coast Appliance (12.6 miles away, based in Newport News, 4.8 stars from 2,512 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (24.2 miles away, based in Norfolk, 4.9 stars from 3,721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G H Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Yorktown, 4.9 stars from 2,845 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
Automatic cycles rely on the load contacting the sensor strips in the drum, so an unlevel dryer or very small load can end the cycle early. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Amana Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Smithfield
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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Dryer Notes for Smithfield, VA
Most dryer calls in Smithfield 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 Smithfield
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Smithfield, VA
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The technicians listed for Smithfield also cover smaller towns nearby, including Carrollton. 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 Smithfield technician bring the right parts.