Most Amana washer repairs in Little Ferry involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Little Ferry, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Amana Washer Repair Near Little Ferry
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Little Ferry. 2 of them are based in Little Ferry itself, and other nearby bases include Hackensack (6), Palisades Park (5), and North Bergen (4). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Nearest on the list: Little Ferry Affordable Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.6 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Little Ferry mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Little Ferry. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention washer work | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 1.1 |
The leading options for Little Ferry are NJ APPLIANCETECH, LLC (1.9 miles away, based in Palisades Park, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Excellentech Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Teaneck, 4.7 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sequence 7 Appliance Repairs (3.3 miles away, based in Hackensack, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Teaneck (3.2 miles away, based in Teaneck, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Amana washer you have before you call. Amana makes top-load agitator models, and the technician will ask.
Amana Washer Lines Technicians Work On
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)
Amana Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofb | Top load: the load is unbalanced, and the washer will try to rebalance it on its own. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
When to Call for Amana Washer Repair
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Amana Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Amana washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
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
- How old the washer is
- 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 Little Ferry
Most washer calls in Little Ferry 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.
Before You Book in Little Ferry
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Little Ferry, NJ
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The technicians listed for Little Ferry also cover smaller towns nearby, including Carlstadt. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Amana washer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any error code your Amana washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Little Ferry technician bring the right parts.