If your Amana washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Nipomo list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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Who Works on Amana Washers Near Nipomo
16 repair companies serve Nipomo from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Santa Maria (6), San Luis Obispo (4), and Lompoc (4). None of the repair companies near Nipomo name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Appliance Doctor, about 6.0 miles away. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 16 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.0, 6.5, 6.7 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
The leading options for Nipomo are Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.2 miles away, based in Lompoc, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in San Luis Obispo, 4.4 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Washer
What Makes Amana Washer Repairs Different
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 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
What Amana Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Amana Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Owner Care for Amana Washers
- 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
- 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
What Amana Washer Repairs Cost
A Amana washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Laundry Notes for Nipomo, CA
Most washer calls in Nipomo 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).
Questions to Ask a Nipomo Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Nipomo, CA
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Nearby Towns Served From Nipomo
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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 Nipomo technician bring the right parts.