If your Amana washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Center Point list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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Independent Amana Washer Technicians, Center Point AL
40 repair companies serve Center Point from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Center Point, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (29), Remlap (2), and Pinson (1). The closest is Reliable Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. None of the repair companies near Center Point name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Center Point. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.7, 3.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
At the top of the Center Point list: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (10.2 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (4.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atlas Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,483 reviews); Service Care, Inc. (7.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,249 reviews).
Amana sells top-load agitator washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
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)
Shipping bolts hold the drum during transport and must come out after installation, or the washer will vibrate and walk. Source: Amana - Washer is Vibrating, Walking or Moving
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| OL | Top load: the load is too big, so the washer drains and some items need to come out. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE 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
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Center Point
Owner Care for Amana Washers
- 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
- On front loaders with an accessible pump filter, clean the filter every few months or as needed. Source: Amana - Cleaning the Pump Filter - Front Load Washer
What Amana Washer Repairs Cost
Most Amana washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How old the washer is
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Any error code shown on the display
What Center Point Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Center Point 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Center Point
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Center Point, AL
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Also Serving Towns Around Center Point
The technicians listed for Center Point also cover smaller towns nearby, including Grayson Valley and Pinson. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Amana washer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.