Amana owners in Amherst usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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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Independent Amana Washer Technicians, Amherst OH
Within 30 miles of Amherst there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Amherst itself, and other nearby bases include Cleveland (10), Elyria (3), and Brunswick (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The closest is Appliance Repair Tech LLc, about 0.8 miles away. None of the repair companies near Amherst name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 48 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.2, 1.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
First up for Amherst: Mr. Appliance of Lorain County (2.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 622 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Elyria, 4.8 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Middleburg Heights, 4.7 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HADI Appliances (20.3 miles away, based in Rocky River, 5.0 stars from 300 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Amana washer you have before you call. Amana makes top-load agitator models, and the technician will ask.
Know Your Amana Washer
What a Amana Washer Technician Deals With
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
What Amana Says to Check First
- 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
What Amana Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| drn | Top load: the washer isn't draining properly, sometimes because of how it was installed. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
| Sud / Sd | There are too many suds, and the washer adds rinsing to clear them. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load 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 |
Amana Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Amherst
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
What Amana Washer Repairs Cost
A Amana washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around Amherst
Most washer calls in Amherst 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Amherst
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Amherst, OH
Why does my Amana washer show an error code?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why won't my washer spin?
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Live outside Amherst? The same Amana washer repair technicians serve Oberlin. 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.