Amana owners in Franklin Park usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Franklin Park, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Amana Washer Repair Near Franklin Park
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Franklin Park. 2 list an address in Franklin Park, and other nearby bases include Chicago (8), Elmhurst (6), and Melrose Park (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The closest is Franklin Park Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away. None of the repair companies near Franklin Park name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.0, 2.0 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
First up for Franklin Park: Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Melrose Park, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Platinum Services (2.8 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews); IVAN Appliance Repairs (3.5 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Act Fast Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews).
Amana Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What a Amana Washer Technician Deals With
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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| F5 E2 | Front load: the door isn't locking properly. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| Sud / Sd | There are too many suds, and the washer adds rinsing to clear them. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load 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 |
Signs Your Amana Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Amana Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Amana washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Any error code shown on the display
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Around Franklin Park
Most washer calls in Franklin Park 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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Questions to Ask a Franklin Park Washer Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Amana washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Franklin Park, IL
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Write down any error code your Amana washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Franklin Park technician bring the right parts.