If your Amana dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Sheridan list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
Independent listings only: Washer and Dryer Repair is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amana. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Amana directly.
Who Works on Amana Dryers Near Sheridan
Our data shows 7 appliance repair companies inside a 101-mile radius of Sheridan. 3 of them are based in Sheridan itself, and other nearby bases include Gillette (2) and Billings (2). Distances run up to about 100 miles. No company within 90 miles of Sheridan mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. A Plus Plumbers & Appliance Repair, LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Sheridan. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Sheridan is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sheridan. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.5, 2.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Companies within 101 miles | 7 |
First up for Sheridan: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Plumbers & Appliance Repair, LLC (1.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 53 reviews); Shield Appliance (80.4 miles away, based in Gillette, 4.5 stars from 25 reviews).
Amana Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What Makes Amana Dryer Repairs Different
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
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
Common Amana Dryer Problems
- 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
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Keeping a Amana Dryer Running
- 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 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
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around Sheridan
Most dryer calls in Sheridan 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.
The Wyoming State Fire Marshal licenses electricians, electrical contractors and limited technicians (including an HVAC category), and its licensing page lists no appliance repair license. Source: Wyoming State Fire Marshal: Electrical Licensing
Gas piping and gas appliance installer licensing in Wyoming is handled by local governments in at least some cities; Casper, for example, licenses gas utility installers to install gas piping from the building out and gas appliances. Source: City of Casper: Plumbing, Mechanical, and Individual Contractor Licenses
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Sheridan
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Sheridan, WY
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Amana Dryer Repair for Towns Near Sheridan
Live outside Sheridan? The same Amana dryer repair technicians serve Powell and Cody. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Amana dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.