Amana owners in Cohoes usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Cohoes, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Amana Washer Technicians, Cohoes NY
40 repair companies serve Cohoes from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Schenectady (13), Albany (7), and Latham (3). No company within 90 miles of Cohoes mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Earl B. Feiden Appliance is the nearest, roughly 3.3 miles from Cohoes. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cohoes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 48 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 3.5, 3.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
Closest matches for Cohoes: Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (14.3 miles away, based in Ballston Spa, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Albany, 4.1 stars from 272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Earl B. Feiden Appliance (3.3 miles away, based in Latham, 4.9 stars from 2,284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in Schenectady, 4.5 stars from 116 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.
Know Your Amana Washer
How Amana Washers Are Built
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
Common Amana Washer Problems
- 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
- 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
Reading a Amana Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| rL / F34 | Front load: items were left in the drum during the Clean Washer cycle. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| LOC / LC | Front load: control lock is on. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load 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 |
Signs Your Amana Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Cohoes
Keeping a Amana Washer Running
- 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
- 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:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code shown on the display
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- How old the washer is
What Cohoes Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Cohoes 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Cohoes
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Cohoes, NY
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Why won't my washer spin?
Is this Amana customer service?
Why does my Amana washer show an error code?
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Live outside Cohoes? The same Amana washer repair technicians serve Mechanicville. See each town's own washing machine repair listings below.
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.