Amana owners in Ames usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Amana Washer Technicians, Ames IA
18 repair companies serve Ames from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Ames itself, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (8), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. None of the repair companies near Ames 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: Ken's Appliance & Services LLC, around 0.5 miles out. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.6 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.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 20.5, 22.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
First up for Ames: Ken's Appliance & Services LLC (0.5 miles away, 4.0 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.9 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westside Appliance Repair (28.9 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (26.4 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 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.
Amana Washer Lines Technicians Work On
How Amana Washers Are Built
A lid or door switch lets the washer run only when the lid is fully closed, so a bad switch can keep the washer from draining or spinning. Source: Amana - Washer Not Draining or Spinning? Troubleshooting Guide
Amana Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofb | Top load: the load is unbalanced, and the washer will try to rebalance it on its own. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
Amana Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Ames
Keeping a Amana Washer Running
- 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
- 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
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:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
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
- Any error code shown on the display
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Local Notes for Ames
Most washer calls in Ames 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Ames
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Amana washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Ames, IA
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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 Ames technician bring the right parts.