Amana owners in Idaho Falls usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Idaho Falls, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Amana Washer Repair Near Idaho Falls
16 repair companies serve Idaho Falls from within 60 miles. 4 list an address in Idaho Falls, and the rest are spread across Blackfoot (3), Rexburg (3), and Pocatello (3). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Idaho Falls mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: A-Z Appliance Repair, LLC, around 1.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 16 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Idaho Falls is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 2.3, 2.5 |
First up for Idaho Falls: Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (2.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Making Mends Appliance Repair & Rentals (28.6 miles away, based in Rexburg, 4.9 stars from 59 reviews); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 98 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 and Features
How Amana Washers Are Built
The Amana Dual Action Agitator top loader is belt-driven by a 1/4 HP motor. Source: Whirlpool Corporation - Amana 3.5 cu. ft. Top-Load Washer with Dual Action Agitator (NTW4516FW)
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
Reading a Amana Washer Error Code
| 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 |
| F5 E2 | Front load: the door isn't locking properly. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load 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 |
When to Call for Amana Washer Repair
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Idaho Falls
Keeping a Amana Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Amana Washer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- 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?
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
- Any error code shown on the display
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Laundry Notes for Idaho Falls, ID
Most washer calls in Idaho Falls 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.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
In Idaho, you can check a license with the Idaho DOPL Search for a License or Registration or report a problem to the Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Idaho Falls
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Idaho Falls, ID
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana washers?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Do you work for Amana?
Other Washer Repair in Idaho Falls
Amana Washer Repair Near Idaho Falls
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.