Amana owners in Centereach usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Centereach list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Amana Washer Repair Near Centereach
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Centereach. 2 of them are based in Centereach itself, and other nearby bases include Bohemia (5), Holbrook (4), and Stony Brook (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. None of the repair companies near Centereach name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Ted’s Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Centereach. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Centereach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.7, 1.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention washer work | 5 |
At the top of the Centereach list: Island Wide Appliance (7.9 miles away, based in Patchogue, 4.5 stars from 322 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Bohemia, 4.5 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EASTERN GRILLS LLC - BBQ Grill (5.0 miles away, based in Medford, 5.0 stars from 365 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JIC Appliance Care LLC (6.2 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Washer Lines and Features
What Makes Amana Washer Repairs Different
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
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 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
- 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
Reading a Amana Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your Amana Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Care Amana Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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
Amana Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Amana washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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
- 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
Local Notes for Centereach
Most washer calls in Centereach 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 York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Before You Book in Centereach
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Centereach, NY
What should I do about a Amana error code?
Is this Amana customer service?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why is my washer leaking?
Other Washer Repair in Centereach
Amana Washer Repair Near Centereach
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.