Amana owners in Crofton usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Crofton list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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Independent Amana Washer Technicians, Crofton MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Crofton. 3 of them are based in Crofton itself, and the rest are spread across Laurel (6), Bowie (3), and Edgewater (3). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. None of the repair companies near Crofton name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Belair Appliance Repair., about 0.5 miles away. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 1.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
First up for Crofton: Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (9.4 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.3 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Bowie, 4.3 stars from 426 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Guys (8.6 miles away, based in Edgewater, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews).
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
Amana Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Reading a Amana Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| rL / F34 | Front load: items were left in the drum during the Clean Washer cycle. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| LF / Lo FL / F8 E1 | Washer is filling too slowly or getting low water flow; check that the faucets are fully open and the hoses are clear. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE 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 |
Signs Your Amana Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Crofton
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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Amana washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- 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?
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
- How old the washer is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Laundry Notes for Crofton, MD
Most washer calls in Crofton 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Crofton
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- 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?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Crofton, MD
Is this Amana customer service?
Is my Amana washer worth repairing?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why is my washer leaking?
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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 Crofton technician bring the right parts.