If your Amana washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Frederick list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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Who Works on Amana Washers Near Frederick
Within 30 miles of Frederick there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 8 list an address in Frederick, and other nearby bases include Gaithersburg (11), Germantown (5), and Boyds (4). Nearest on the list: Mike's Appliance Services, around 1.4 miles out. None of the repair companies near Frederick name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.7, 1.9 |
Closest matches for Frederick: Mr. Appliance of Frederick County (2.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 514 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (21.4 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, 4.3 stars from 715 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Montgomery County, MD (22.6 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.7 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Washer Lines Technicians Work On
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
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)
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 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
Reading a Amana Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F5 E2 | Front load: the door isn't locking properly. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| Sud / Sd | There are too many suds, and the washer adds rinsing to clear them. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| OL | Top load: the load is too big, so the washer drains and some items need to come out. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
Signs Your Amana Washer Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Frederick
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
What Amana Washer Repairs Cost
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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$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?
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
- How old the washer is
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Laundry Notes for Frederick, MD
Most washer calls in Frederick 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 Frederick Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- How often do you repair Amana washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Frederick, MD
What stops a washer from spinning?
Is this Amana customer service?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana washers?
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Amana Washer Repair for Towns Near Frederick
The technicians listed for Frederick also cover smaller towns nearby, including Spring Ridge, Walkersville, Linganore, and Thurmont. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Amana washer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.