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 Great Bend, 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.
Amana Washer Repair Near Great Bend
We found 9 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Great Bend. 2 list an address in Great Bend, and the rest are spread across Hays (5), Russell (1), and Pratt (1). Distances run up to about 50 miles. Great Bend Appliance Center is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Great Bend. None of the repair companies near Great Bend name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 9 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Great Bend is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 9.4, 37.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 9 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
At the top of the Great Bend list: Great Bend Appliance Center (1.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (49.6 miles away, based in Pratt, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mickey's Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 36 reviews); Genuine Appliance Center (45.5 miles away, based in Hays, 4.7 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What a Amana Washer Technician Deals With
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
Common Amana Washer Problems
- 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 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
What Amana Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| HC | Top load: the hot and cold inlet hoses are connected backward. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE 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 |
| F9 E1 | Front load: draining is taking longer than expected, so check the drain hose and standpipe. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
Signs Your Amana Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- An error code on the display
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Amana washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
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
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Local Notes for Great Bend
Most washer calls in Great Bend 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 Kansas, you can report a problem to the Kansas Attorney General Public Protection Division (Consumer Protection).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Great Bend
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Great Bend, KS
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Is this Amana customer service?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why won't my washer spin?
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Live outside Great Bend? The same Amana washer repair technicians serve Pratt. See each town's own washing machine repair listings below.
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.