If your Amana washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Auburn, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amana. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Amana directly.
Who Works on Amana Washers Near Auburn
13 repair companies serve Auburn from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Auburn, and the rest are spread across Opelika (3), Phenix City (3), and Valley (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. No company within 90 miles of Auburn mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Ron's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Auburn. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 13 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Auburn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 3.0, 3.7 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
At the top of the Auburn list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Auburn Appliance Sales & Service (3.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 327 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care Pros (5.9 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ron's Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews).
Know which Amana washer you have before you call. Amana makes top-load agitator models, and the technician will ask.
Amana Washer Lines Technicians Work On
How Amana Washers Are Built
Amana front loaders with a user-cleanable pump filter are serviced from the front: a short drain hose is emptied into a container, then the filter is unscrewed counterclockwise, and the location varies by model. Source: Amana - Cleaning the Pump Filter - Front Load Washer
Amana Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Too many suds. Amana says to use only HE detergent in the amount the detergent maker recommends for the load. Source: Amana - HE Detergent use in a Washer
Reading a Amana Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| drn | Top load: the washer isn't draining properly, sometimes because of how it was installed. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
| LOC / LC | Front load: control lock is on. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| Ofb | Top load: the load is unbalanced, and the washer will try to rebalance it on its own. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
When to Call for Amana Washer Repair
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Washer Running
- 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
- Use only HE detergent, dosed for the load size and soil level, because too much causes oversudsing, longer cycles and poor rinsing. 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:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Around Auburn
Most washer calls in Auburn 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.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Before You Book in Auburn
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Auburn, AL
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Write down any error code your Amana washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Auburn technician bring the right parts.