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 Carpentersville, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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, Carpentersville IL
Within 30 miles of Carpentersville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Carpentersville itself, and the rest are spread across Elgin (11), Lake in the Hills (6), and Crystal Lake (3). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. The closest is Fox Valley Appliance Services & Washer, about 1.2 miles away. None of the repair companies near Carpentersville name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
Closest matches for Carpentersville: Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Crystal Lake, 4.4 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fox Valley Appliance Services & Washer (1.2 miles away, based in East Dundee, 4.1 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Marshall Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,008 reviews); Midwest Standards (9.6 miles away, based in Schaumburg, 4.6 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Washer
How Amana Washers Are Built
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
- 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
- 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
Amana Washer Error Codes
| 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 fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Carpentersville
Owner Care for Amana Washers
- 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
- 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
What Amana Washer Repairs Cost
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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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)
Laundry Notes for Carpentersville, IL
Most washer calls in Carpentersville 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.
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Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Carpentersville
- How often do you repair Amana washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Carpentersville, IL
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana washers?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Should I repair or replace my Amana washer?
Other Washer Repair in Carpentersville
Amana Washer Repair Near Carpentersville
Also Serving Towns Around Carpentersville
Live outside Carpentersville? The same Amana washer repair technicians serve West Dundee and Gilberts. See each town's own washing machine repair listings below.
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Amana washer's label, usually inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.