Amana owners in Sartell usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Sartell, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Amana Washer Repair Near Sartell
12 repair companies serve Sartell from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across St Cloud (5), Sauk Rapids (2), and Richmond (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 4.3 miles away. None of the repair companies near Sartell name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 12 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.3, 4.4, 4.6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
Closest matches for Sartell: Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.4 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Appliance Service (28.9 miles away, based in Maple Lake, 5.0 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.8 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crosstown Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews).
Know Your Amana Washer
What a Amana Washer Technician Deals With
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
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
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
- 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
Amana Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| HC | Top load: the hot and cold inlet hoses are connected backward. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
| F7 E1 | Front load: motor speed sensing error, so check that the shipping bolts are out and the washer isn't overloaded. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
When to Call for Amana Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Amana Washers
- 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
What Amana Washer Repairs Cost
A Amana washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Amana Washer Call
- Any error code shown on the display
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Laundry Notes for Sartell, MN
Most washer calls in Sartell 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Sartell
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Sartell, MN
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Also Serving Towns Around Sartell
The technicians listed for Sartell also cover smaller towns nearby, including St. Joseph and Little Falls. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Amana washer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.