If your Amana washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Dayton list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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Amana Washer Repair Near Dayton
Within 30 miles of Dayton there are 29 appliance repair companies in our data. 16 list an address in Dayton, and other nearby bases include Beavercreek (3), Miamisburg (2), and Xenia (2). Distances run up to about 26 miles. The closest is Coffey Appliance Center, about 1.4 miles away. None of the repair companies near Dayton name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars.
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| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.4, 1.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 29 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
Closest matches for Dayton: Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Beavercreek, 3.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.4 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Wide Appliances & More LLc (4.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 553 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Beavercreek, 4.0 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Washer Lines and Features
How Amana Washers Are Built
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
- 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
- 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
What Amana Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F7 E1 | Front load: motor speed sensing error, so check that the shipping bolts are out and the washer isn't overloaded. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| F9 E1 | Front load: draining is taking longer than expected, so check the drain hose and standpipe. 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 |
Signs Your Amana Washer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- 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 Dayton
Owner Care for Amana 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Amana Washer Repair
A Amana washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- 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
- Any error code shown on the display
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Laundry Notes for Dayton, OH
City of Dayton Division of Water Supply & Treatment, which supplies Dayton, reports hardness of about 139 mg/L as CaCO3 (2025 distribution-system average). Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Dayton - 2025 Water Quality Averages & Pumping Data Summary
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.
Questions to Ask a Dayton Washer Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Dayton, OH
Do you work for Amana?
Why does my Amana washer show an error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana washers?
Is my Amana washer worth repairing?
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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.