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 Chalmette 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.
Amana Washer Repair Near Chalmette
Within 30 miles of Chalmette there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Chalmette itself, and the rest are spread across Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). Distances run up to about 25 miles. The closest is Quality Cares LLC - Professional Quality Appliances Repair & Washer Repair Service in Chalmette LA, about 0.3 miles away. None of the repair companies near Chalmette name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 21 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.1, 2.0 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
Closest matches for Chalmette: Broussard Appliance Service (12.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CITY WIDE Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Gretna, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 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
How Amana Washers Are Built
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 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 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
Amana Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F5 E2 | Front load: the door isn't locking properly. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| drn | Top load: the washer isn't draining properly, sometimes because of how it was installed. 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 |
When to Call for Amana Washer Repair
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Most Amana washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- 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?
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
- 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
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
What Chalmette Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Chalmette 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Chalmette
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair Amana washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Chalmette, LA
What should I do about a Amana error code?
Which Chalmette technicians work on Amana?
Why won't my washer spin?
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Live outside Chalmette? The same Amana washer repair technicians serve Meraux and Violet. 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.