Amana owners in Oroville usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Oroville list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Amana. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Amana washers and other brands.
Amana Washer Repair Near Oroville
Within 60 miles of Oroville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Oroville, and other nearby bases include Auburn (10), Rocklin (8), and Chico (4). None of the repair companies near Oroville 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: Pye's Appliance Services, around 0.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 29 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Oroville is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oroville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.1, 4.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
First up for Oroville: A-1 Appliance (1.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.0 miles away, based in Grass Valley, 4.3 stars from 207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Chico, 4.4 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Forrest Appliance Repair (33.2 miles away, based in Grass Valley, 4.3 stars from 151 reviews).
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
- 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 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
Amana Washer Error Codes
| 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your Amana Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Oroville
Care Amana Recommends for Its Washers
- On front loaders, wipe the door seal clean and dry its folds, take wet clothes out promptly, and leave the door open between uses. Source: Amana - Cleaning a Front Load Washer Door Seal
- 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
What Amana Washer Repairs Cost
A Amana washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around Oroville
Most washer calls in Oroville 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).
Before You Book in Oroville
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Oroville, CA
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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The technicians listed for Oroville also cover smaller towns nearby, including Thermalito, Oroville East, Palermo, and Gridley. 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.