If your Amana dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. 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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Independent Amana Dryer Technicians, Virginia Beach VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Virginia Beach. 16 of them are based in Virginia Beach itself, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (9), Chesapeake (8), and Portsmouth (5). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. None of the repair companies near Virginia Beach name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Pungo Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 3.8 miles from Virginia Beach. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Virginia Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 42 |
|---|---|
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 5.0, 6.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
The leading options for Virginia Beach are East Coast Appliance (7.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 5,034 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (12.0 miles away, based in Norfolk, 4.9 stars from 3,721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (11.4 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.8 stars from 2,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (26.2 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews).
Know Your Amana Dryer
What a Amana Dryer Technician Deals With
Amana calls for a rigid 4-inch metal exhaust vent kept as short as possible with no more than four 90-degree elbows, and says plastic or foil vent should be replaced. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
What Amana Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
What Amana Dryer Repairs Cost
A Amana dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
What Virginia Beach Owners Should Know
Gas dryers in Virginia Beach are typically served by Virginia Natural Gas. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Unsafe Equipment - Red Tags - City of Virginia Beach Housing & Neighborhood Preservation
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
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Virginia Beach
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Virginia Beach, VA
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Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Virginia Beach technician bring the right parts.