Amana owners in Ishpeming usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ishpeming. The rest are spread across Dollar Bay (2), Marquette (1), and Skandia (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Ishpeming mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 12.1 miles out. The 5 rated companies in range average 3.7 stars. Ishpeming is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention washer work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.1, 20.2, 51.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
First up for Ishpeming: Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Marquette, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.2 miles away, based in Kingsford, 4.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (57.8 miles away, based in Escanaba, 4.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J&H Enterprises of Marquette llc (20.2 miles away, based in Skandia, 1.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Know Your Amana Washer
What a Amana Washer Technician Deals With
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
- Too many suds. Amana says to use only HE detergent in the amount the detergent maker recommends for the load. Source: Amana - HE Detergent use in a Washer
- Lid won't lock or unlock. Amana says to clear anything caught under the lid and any detergent buildup around the lock, and to take items such as a laundry basket off the top of the washer. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers
Reading a Amana Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| LdU | Top load: the lid can't unlock because something is sitting on top of the washer. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
Signs Your Amana Washer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Ishpeming
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
- 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
Budgeting for a Amana Washer Repair
Most Amana washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- How old the washer is
Local Notes for Ishpeming
Most washer calls in Ishpeming 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.
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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Ishpeming
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair Amana washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Ishpeming, MI
Why won't my washer spin?
Should I repair or replace my Amana washer?
Why is my washer leaking?
Other Washer Repair in Ishpeming
Amana Washer Repair Near Ishpeming
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.