Amana owners in Fort Washington usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Amana Washer Technicians, Fort Washington MD
Within 30 miles of Fort Washington there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Fort Washington, and other nearby bases include Alexandria (24), Waldorf (3), and Arlington (2). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. None of the repair companies near Fort Washington name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Three J's Company is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Fort Washington. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Washington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
First up for Fort Washington: SK Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (9.5 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (4.6 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana sells top-load agitator washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
Amana Washer Lines and Features
How Amana Washers Are Built
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 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
Reading a Amana Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| lid | Top load: the lid is open, and if it stays open for more than 10 minutes the cycle resets and drains. 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 |
| LOC / LC | Front load: control lock is on. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
Signs Your Amana Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Gets Fixed on a Fort Washington Washer Call
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
- On front loaders with an accessible pump filter, clean the filter every few months or as needed. Source: Amana - Cleaning the Pump Filter - Front Load Washer
Amana Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Amana washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Any error code shown on the display
Local Notes for Fort Washington
Most washer calls in Fort Washington 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.
Questions to Ask a Fort Washington Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Amana washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Fort Washington, MD
What stops a washer from spinning?
Do you work for Amana?
Should I repair or replace my Amana washer?
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Amana Washer Repair Near Fort Washington
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Amana washer's label, usually inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.