A Amana washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. Below are independent repair companies serving Boulder Hill, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Amana Washer Repair Near Boulder Hill
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Boulder Hill. Other nearby bases include Aurora (25), Naperville (6), and Plainfield (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Montgomery Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Boulder Hill. No company within 90 miles of Boulder Hill mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.4, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
At the top of the Boulder Hill list: Leonardi Appliance (2.9 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.5 stars from 370 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Oswego, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (8.7 miles away, based in Naperville, 5.0 stars from 3 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.
Know Your Amana Washer
How Amana Washers Are Built
Amana front loaders with a user-cleanable pump filter are serviced from the front: a short drain hose is emptied into a container, then the filter is unscrewed counterclockwise, and the location varies by model. Source: Amana - Cleaning the Pump Filter - Front Load Washer
Common Amana Washer Problems
- Washer odor. For front loaders, Amana says to clean and dry the door seal, take wet clothes out promptly, avoid overloading, and leave the door open between loads. Source: Amana - Cleaning a Front Load Washer Door Seal
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| LdL | Top load: the lid can't lock, often because of an item under the lid or detergent buildup at the lock. 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 |
Signs Your Amana Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Care Amana Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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
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:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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.
What to Have Ready for a Amana Washer Call
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Any error code shown on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
What Boulder Hill Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Boulder Hill 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Questions to Ask a Boulder Hill Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Boulder Hill, IL
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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.