Amana owners in Hopatcong usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Hopatcong, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Amana. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Amana washers and other brands.
Independent Amana Washer Technicians, Hopatcong NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hopatcong. The rest are spread across Rockaway (3), Dover (3), and Fairfield (3). Distances run up to about 25 miles. Nearest on the list: Loxena Appliance Repair, around 4.7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Hopatcong mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hopatcong. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 17 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.7, 5.8, 6.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Hopatcong list: Dan Marc Appliance (20.7 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Rockaway, 4.7 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Parsippany, 4.6 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Wantage, 4.9 stars from 51 reviews).
Know which Amana washer you have before you call. Amana makes top-load agitator models, and the technician will ask.
Amana Washer Lines and Features
What a Amana Washer Technician Deals With
A lid or door switch lets the washer run only when the lid is fully closed, so a bad switch can keep the washer from draining or spinning. Source: Amana - Washer Not Draining or Spinning? Troubleshooting Guide
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
Amana Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Washer Running
- On front loaders with an accessible pump filter, clean the filter every few months or as needed. Source: Amana - Cleaning the Pump Filter - Front Load Washer
- 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
Budgeting for a Amana Washer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Amana washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
- How old the washer is
Local Notes for Hopatcong
Most washer calls in Hopatcong 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.
Questions to Ask a Hopatcong Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Hopatcong, NJ
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why is my washer leaking?
Why does my Amana washer show an error code?
Related Repair Pages for Hopatcong
More Amana Washer Repair Pages Nearby
Nearby Towns Served From Hopatcong
Live outside Hopatcong? The same Amana washer repair technicians serve Mount Arlington, Lake Mohawk, and Budd Lake. See each town's own washing machine repair listings below.
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.