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 Saraland, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on Amana Washers Near Saraland
Our data shows 25 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Saraland. Other nearby bases include Mobile (14), Daphne (4), and Theodore (3). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. None of the repair companies near Saraland name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Nearest on the list: Swift Appliance Repair Fixers, around 7.0 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.0, 9.5, 9.6 |
The leading options for Saraland are Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Daphne, 4.3 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coast Appliance Repair LLC. (13.1 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.1 stars from 12 reviews); ASAP Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Spanish Fort, 5.0 stars from 420 reviews).
Amana Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Amana Washer Repairs Different
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
Common Amana Washer Problems
- Lid won't lock or unlock. Amana says to clear anything caught under the lid and any detergent buildup around the lock, and to take items such as a laundry basket off the top of the washer. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers
- Washer odor. For front loaders, Amana says to clean and dry the door seal, take wet clothes out promptly, avoid overloading, and leave the door open between loads. Source: Amana - Cleaning a Front Load Washer Door Seal
Reading a Amana Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| LdL | Top load: the lid can't lock, often because of an item under the lid or detergent buildup at the lock. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
| lid | Top load: the lid is open, and if it stays open for more than 10 minutes the cycle resets and drains. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
| LF / Lo FL / F8 E1 | Washer is filling too slowly or getting low water flow; check that the faucets are fully open and the hoses are clear. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
When to Call for Amana Washer Repair
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Saraland
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
- 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
Budgeting for a Amana Washer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Amana washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit 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
Laundry Notes for Saraland, AL
Most washer calls in Saraland 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.
Questions to Ask a Saraland Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Saraland, AL
Why won't my washer spin?
Do you work for Amana?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
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Amana Washer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Saraland
Amana washer repair for Satsuma and Bay Minette is handled by the same companies listed for Saraland. Each town also has its own washing machine repair page with the nearest companies:
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.