A Amana washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. Below are independent repair companies serving Ketchikan, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Amana Washer Repair Near Ketchikan
6 repair companies serve Ketchikan from within 599 miles. The rest are spread across Bellingham (3), Juneau (2), and Sitka (1). The farthest listed company is about 598 miles out. Nearest on the list: Virgil's Appliance Repair, around 182.1 miles out. None of the repair companies near Ketchikan name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ketchikan is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ketchikan. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 599 miles | 6 |
| Mention washer work | 1 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 182.1, 234.8, 235.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 0 |
Closest matches for Ketchikan: Virgil's Appliance Repair (182.1 miles away, based in Sitka, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (235.7 miles away, based in Juneau, lists Saturday hours); S&S Toyo Repair (234.8 miles away, based in Juneau); ICE DR. (597.2 miles away, based in Bellingham).
Know Your Amana Washer
How Amana Washers Are Built
The Amana Dual Action Agitator top loader is belt-driven by a 1/4 HP motor. Source: Whirlpool Corporation - Amana 3.5 cu. ft. Top-Load Washer with Dual Action Agitator (NTW4516FW)
What Amana Says to Check First
- Washer shaking or walking. Amana says to spread the load evenly, make sure the shipping bolts were removed, and adjust the feet until all four touch the floor and the washer doesn't rock. Source: Amana - Washer is Vibrating, Walking or Moving
- Washer not draining or not spinning. Amana's checks include a closed lid, a balanced and not overloaded load, excess suds from too much detergent, a kinked or clogged drain hose, and the drainpipe height. Source: Amana - Washer Not Draining or Spinning? Troubleshooting Guide
Reading a Amana Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| HC | Top load: the hot and cold inlet hoses are connected backward. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
| F7 E1 | Front load: motor speed sensing error, so check that the shipping bolts are out and the washer isn't overloaded. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| F5 E2 | Front load: the door isn't locking properly. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
Amana Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Owner Care for Amana Washers
- With the water supply turned off, check the inlet screens on the water valve and brush them clean with mild soapy water, leaving the screens in place. Source: Amana - Checking the Fill Hoses if the Washer is not Filling
- Run the Clean Washer cycle with a washer cleaning tablet about once a month to clear detergent and softener residue. Source: Amana - HE Detergent use in a Washer
Amana Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Amana washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What to Have Ready for a Amana Washer Call
- Any error code shown on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- How old the washer is
What Ketchikan Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Ketchikan come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Alaska has no separate appliance repair license category; its certificates of fitness and contractor licenses cover plumbing, gas piping, electrical and construction work rather than appliance repair itself. Source: Mechanical Inspection - License Requirements (Alaska DOLWD)
In Alaska, you can check a license with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - License Search or report a problem to the Alaska Department of Law, Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit.
Questions to Ask a Ketchikan Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Ketchikan, AK
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Should I repair or replace my Amana washer?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Amana washer's label, usually inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.