Amana owners in Elizabeth usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Elizabeth, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Amana Washer Technicians, Elizabeth NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Elizabeth. 7 list an address in Elizabeth, and other nearby bases include Bayonne (11), Newark (6), and Staten Island (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Nearest on the list: Elite Care Services, around 0.8 miles out. None of the repair companies near Elizabeth name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.9, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Elizabeth: Appliance Repair Linden (4.2 miles away, based in Linden, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Certified Appliance Repair Union (2.7 miles away, based in Union, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Certified Appliance Repair Newark (4.9 miles away, based in Newark, 4.5 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AB Repair LLC - All Brand Repair company (5.2 miles away, based in Bayonne, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews).
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
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
Common Amana Washer Problems
- Washer not filling. Amana says to start at the faucets and make sure both hot and cold are on, then check the inlet hoses for kinks and the inlet screens for clogs. Source: Amana - Checking the Fill Hoses if the Washer is not Filling
- 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
What Amana Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F9 E1 | Front load: draining is taking longer than expected, so check the drain hose and standpipe. 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 |
| F5 E2 | Front load: the door isn't locking properly. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
Amana Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Elizabeth
Owner Care for Amana Washers
- 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
- Run the Clean Washer cycle with a washer cleaning tablet about once a month to clear detergent and softener residue. Source: Amana - HE Detergent use in a Washer
Budgeting for a Amana Washer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Amana washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Any error code shown on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Around Elizabeth
Most washer calls in Elizabeth 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Elizabeth
- 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: Elizabeth, NJ
Why won't my washer spin?
Should I repair or replace my Amana washer?
Do you work for Amana?
Why is my washer leaking?
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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 Elizabeth technician bring the right parts.