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. The Lake Forest list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amana. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Amana directly.
Who Works on Amana Washers Near Lake Forest
40 repair companies serve Lake Forest from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Lake Forest, and other nearby bases include Wheeling (6), Highland Park (5), and Buffalo Grove (5). Distances run up to about 9 miles. No company within 90 miles of Lake Forest mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Technologies Lake Forest, around 1.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Forest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 3.0, 3.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
The leading options for Lake Forest are AMZ Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (4.8 miles away, based in Highland Park, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Wheeling, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Washer
What Makes Amana Washer Repairs Different
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 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
What Amana Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Amana Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| LOC / LC | Front load: control lock is on. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| 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 |
| F7 E1 | Front load: motor speed sensing error, so check that the shipping bolts are out and the washer isn't overloaded. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
When to Call for Amana Washer Repair
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Forest
Keeping a Amana Washer Running
- On front loaders, wipe the door seal clean and dry its folds, take wet clothes out promptly, and leave the door open between uses. Source: Amana - Cleaning a Front Load Washer Door Seal
- 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
Amana Washer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- How old the washer is
What Lake Forest Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair Amana washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Lake Forest, IL
Is my Amana washer worth repairing?
Why won't my washer spin?
Is this Amana customer service?
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Amana Washer Repair Near Lake Forest
Write down any error code your Amana washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Lake Forest technician bring the right parts.