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 Lewiston, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Amana Washer Technicians, Lewiston ID
11 repair companies serve Lewiston from within 60 miles. 7 of them are based in Lewiston itself, and other nearby bases include Clarkston (2), Des Moines (1), and Moscow (1). Distances run up to about 23 miles. The closest is Homeland Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Lewiston mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lewiston is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.6, 0.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
First up for Lewiston: Lewiston MW & Appliance; (0.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 20 reviews); CM Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 112 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Moscow, 4.3 stars from 28 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
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)
Common Amana Washer Problems
- 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 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
Reading a Amana Washer Error Code
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Gets Fixed on a Lewiston Washer Call
Owner Care for Amana Washers
- 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
A Amana washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit 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
- How old the washer is
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Around Lewiston
Most washer calls in Lewiston 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 Lewiston
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Lewiston, ID
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The technicians listed for Lewiston also cover smaller towns nearby, including Clarkston, West Clarkston-Highland, and Clarkston Heights-Vineland. 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.