If your Amana washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on Amana Washers Near Gardnerville Ranchos
32 repair companies serve Gardnerville Ranchos from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Reno (15), Sparks (5), and Gardnerville (4). Distances run up to about 58 miles. None of the repair companies near Gardnerville Ranchos name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Integral Endeavors, about 0.7 miles away. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Gardnerville Ranchos is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gardnerville Ranchos. 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.0, 3.1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 32 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
First up for Gardnerville Ranchos: Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Carson City, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Reno (43.5 miles away, based in Reno, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in South Lake Tahoe, 4.5 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears (40.6 miles away, based in Reno, 4.6 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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.
Amana Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Amana Washer Repairs Different
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 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 shaking or walking. Amana says to spread the load evenly, make sure the shipping bolts were removed, and adjust the feet until all four touch the floor and the washer doesn't rock. Source: Amana - Washer is Vibrating, Walking or Moving
- 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
Reading a Amana Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F5 E2 | Front load: the door isn't locking properly. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| 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 |
| lid | Top load: the lid is open, and if it stays open for more than 10 minutes the cycle resets and drains. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
Amana Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Care Amana Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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
Most Amana washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- 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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Any error code shown on the display
Around Gardnerville Ranchos
Most washer calls in Gardnerville Ranchos 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.
Nevada has no license class for appliance repair as such; contracting work on gas piping, gas vents and water heaters falls under the State Contractors Board's C-1 plumbing and heating subclassifications. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
In Nevada, you can check a license with the Nevada State Contractors Board License Search or report a problem to the Nevada Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Gardnerville Ranchos
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- How often do you repair Amana washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Amana washer's label, usually inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.