If your Amana washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Sacramento 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.
Independent Amana Washer Technicians, Sacramento CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Sacramento. 34 of them are based in Sacramento itself, and the rest are spread across West Sacramento (6). The closest is iFix Appliance Repair Sacramento, about 0.1 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Sacramento mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
Closest matches for Sacramento: River City Appliance Repair & Part Sales (5.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 159 reviews); iFix Appliance Repair Sacramento (0.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews); Southside Appliance Repair & Sales (1.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 71 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.3 stars from 967 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Amana washer you have before you call. Amana makes top-load agitator models, and the technician will ask.
Know Your Amana Washer
What a Amana Washer Technician Deals With
Amana gives a drainpipe height range of 30 inches minimum to 96 inches maximum, and above the maximum, water can flow back into the washer. Source: Amana - Washer Not Draining or Spinning? Troubleshooting Guide
Amana Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- Too many suds. Amana says to use only HE detergent in the amount the detergent maker recommends for the load. Source: Amana - HE Detergent use in a Washer
- 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
Amana Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| F5 E2 | Front load: the door isn't locking properly. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| 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 |
When to Call for Amana Washer Repair
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Keeping a Amana Washer Running
- 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
- 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
What Amana Washer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Amana washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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 pump replacement: $300–$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?
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.
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)
Local Notes for Sacramento
City of Sacramento Department of Utilities, which supplies Sacramento, reports hardness of soft to moderately hard; system average about 63 mg/L (3.7 grains per gallon), with city groundwater wells ranging about 15-154 mg/L. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Sacramento 2025 Consumer Confidence Report
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 Sacramento
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- 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: Sacramento, CA
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Should I repair or replace my Amana washer?
Why does my Amana washer show an error code?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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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.