If your Amana washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on Amana Washers Near Detroit
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Detroit. 13 of them are based in Detroit itself, and other nearby bases include Warren (5), Madison Heights (4), and Royal Oak (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. No company within 90 miles of Detroit mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Alderiq Appliance Repair Detroit is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Detroit. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.6, 1.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
The leading options for Detroit are Conner's Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Madison Heights, 4.7 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Dearborn Heights (10.5 miles away, based in Dearborn Heights, 4.5 stars from 233 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.6 stars from 271 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.
Know Your Amana Washer
What a Amana Washer Technician Deals With
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
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)
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
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 |
| Sud / Sd | There are too many suds, and the washer adds rinsing to clear them. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| rL / F34 | Front load: items were left in the drum during the Clean Washer cycle. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
Signs Your Amana Washer Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Detroit
Owner Care for Amana Washers
- 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
- 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
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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
What to Have Ready for a Amana Washer Call
- How old the washer is
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Any error code shown on the display
Laundry Notes for Detroit, MI
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (treated water from Great Lakes Water Authority plants on the Detroit River), which supplies Detroit, reports hardness of total hardness averaged 100 ppm (range 74-114 ppm) in the 2024 tap water mineral analysis (moderately hard). Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: DWSD 2024 Water Quality Report
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Detroit
- 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?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Detroit, MI
Why won't my washer spin?
Do you work for Amana?
Which Detroit technicians work on Amana?
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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 Detroit technician bring the right parts.