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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
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 Mercer Island
40 repair companies serve Mercer Island from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Mercer Island, and the rest are spread across Seattle (19), Bellevue (16), and Renton (2). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Affordable Appliance Repair Tech Mercer Island is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Mercer Island. No company within 90 miles of Mercer Island 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 4.9 stars across 36 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.5, 2.5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
Closest matches for Mercer Island: Expert Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Major Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro Repairs (5.3 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.6 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washer and Dryer Repair Services (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
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
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
- Dryer won't start. Amana says to press and hold Start for two to five seconds first, then check the fuses or breakers, the door latch, the cycle selection and whether the controls are locked. Source: Amana Product Help - Dryer Not Starting or No Operation
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Mercer Island
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
- 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
Budgeting for a Amana Dryer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Local Notes for Mercer Island
Most dryer calls in Mercer Island 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
Washington's state plumber certification law defines plumbing as potable water, waste, medical gas and similar systems and does not list fuel gas piping, so gas line work is not part of the state plumber certificate. Source: Chapter 18.106 RCW, Plumbers
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Mercer Island
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Mercer Island, WA
Which Mercer Island technicians work on Amana?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why does my Amana dryer show an error code?
Is this Amana customer service?
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Clean the lint screen, check the vent hood outside and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Amana repair.