Most Amana washer repairs in Newton involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. The Newton list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Amana. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Amana washers and other brands.
Amana Washer Repair Near Newton
Within 30 miles of Newton there are 39 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Newton itself, and the rest are spread across Wichita (32), Park City (1), and Bel Aire (1). None of the repair companies near Newton name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Newton. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 17.5, 17.7 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
First up for Newton: Mr. Appliance of Wichita (17.7 miles away, based in Park City, 4.9 stars from 1,234 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Nerd (25.8 miles away, based in Wichita, 4.9 stars from 56 reviews); Rick's Appliance Services (25.7 miles away, based in Wichita, 4.7 stars from 664 reviews).
Know which Amana washer you have before you call. Amana makes top-load agitator models, and the technician will ask.
Know Your Amana Washer
What Makes Amana Washer Repairs Different
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
- 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
- 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
What Amana Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| rL / F34 | Front load: items were left in the drum during the Clean Washer cycle. 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 |
Amana Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Newton
Care Amana Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
What Amana Washer Repairs Cost
A Amana washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- How old the washer is
Local Notes for Newton
Most washer calls in Newton 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).
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Newton
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Amana washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Newton, KS
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is my Amana washer worth repairing?
Other Washer Repair in Newton
Amana Washer Repair Near Newton
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.