If your Amana washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Indianola, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amana. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Amana directly.
Independent Amana Washer Technicians, Indianola IA
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Indianola. 1 list an address in Indianola, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and West Des Moines (2). The Appliance Guy is the nearest, roughly 8.4 miles from Indianola. No company within 90 miles of Indianola mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Indianola. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.4, 11.4, 11.9 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 26 |
At the top of the Indianola list: Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westside Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (23.2 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Washer Lines Technicians Work On
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
What Amana Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
What Amana Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| LOC / LC | Front load: control lock is on. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
When to Call for Amana Washer Repair
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Owner Care for Amana 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
- 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:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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
- Any error code shown on the display
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Laundry Notes for Indianola, IA
Most washer calls in Indianola 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.
Before You Book in Indianola
- How often do you repair Amana washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Indianola, IA
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Also Serving Towns Around Indianola
The technicians listed for Indianola also cover smaller towns nearby, including Osceola. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Amana washer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.