Amana owners in Joliet usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on Amana Washers Near Joliet
40 repair companies serve Joliet from within 30 miles. 16 of them are based in Joliet itself, and other nearby bases include Plainfield (9), Naperville (4), and Shorewood (2). Distances run up to about 13 miles. No company within 90 miles of Joliet mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. A Johnston Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Joliet. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Joliet. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.0, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Joliet: NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (6.1 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.4 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (12.3 miles away, based in Naperville, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Amana washer you have before you call. Amana makes top-load agitator models, and the technician will ask.
Amana Washer Lines and Features
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)
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
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
- 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
What Amana Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| LOC / LC | Front load: control lock is on. 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 |
| 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 |
Amana Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
What Gets Fixed on a Joliet Washer Call
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
- With the water supply turned off, check the inlet screens on the water valve and brush them clean with mild soapy water, leaving the screens in place. Source: Amana - Checking the Fill Hoses if the Washer is not Filling
Budgeting for a Amana Washer Repair
Most Amana washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$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?
- 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
- Any error code shown on the display
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
What Joliet Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Joliet 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Joliet
- How often do you repair Amana washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- 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: Joliet, IL
Why does my Amana washer show an error code?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Do you work for Amana?
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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 Joliet technician bring the right parts.