Amana owners in Tacoma 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 Tacoma
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Tacoma. 14 list an address in Tacoma, and other nearby bases include Federal Way (6), Auburn (5), and Spanaway (4). No company within 90 miles of Tacoma mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Tacoma Dishwasher Repair, about 1.0 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.5, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
At the top of the Tacoma list: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (4.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Weirs Appliances (6.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (3.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews); FIX UFA Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews).
Amana Dryer Lines and Features
What Makes Amana Dryer Repairs Different
Front load matching models are stackable and use electronic touch controls, while top load matching models use dial controls. Source: Amana - Dryer Comparison Chart
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
- 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
- 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
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Care Amana Recommends for Its Dryers
- Every six months, or sooner if lint falls off during use, wash the lint screen with hot water, liquid detergent and a nylon brush to remove residue. 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
Amana Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Amana Dryer Call
- 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
Local Notes for Tacoma
Most dryer calls in Tacoma 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
Before You Book in Tacoma
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Tacoma, WA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is this Amana customer service?
Should I repair or replace my Amana dryer?
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Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Tacoma technician bring the right parts.