If your Amana washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Fairfield list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Amana Washers Near Fairfield
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fairfield. 9 list an address in Fairfield, and other nearby bases include Vallejo (14), Vacaville (7), and American Canyon (3). Distances run up to about 16 miles. Eddys appliance repair. is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Fairfield. No company within 90 miles of Fairfield mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fairfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.7, 0.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
The leading options for Fairfield are Discount HVAC & Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scapelli's Appliance Repairs (6.8 miles away, based in Vacaville, 4.6 stars from 180 reviews); Ed's Affordable Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 313 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
What a Amana Washer Technician Deals With
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
Common Amana Washer Problems
- Washer not filling. Amana says to start at the faucets and make sure both hot and cold are on, then check the inlet hoses for kinks and the inlet screens for clogs. Source: Amana - Checking the Fill Hoses if the Washer is not Filling
- 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
Amana Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F9 E1 | Front load: draining is taking longer than expected, so check the drain hose and standpipe. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load 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 |
Signs Your Amana Washer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Fairfield
Care Amana Recommends for Its 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Amana Washer Repair
Most Amana washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code shown on the display
- How old the washer is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Around Fairfield
Most washer calls in Fairfield 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Fairfield
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Fairfield, CA
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Is this Amana customer service?
More Washing Machine Repair in Fairfield, CA
Amana Washer Repair Near Fairfield
Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Amana repair.