Most Amana washer repairs in Forest Grove involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Forest Grove, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on Amana Washers Near Forest Grove
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Forest Grove. Other nearby bases include Beaverton (11), Portland (8), and Hillsboro (6). The closest is Cornelius Appliance Repair, about 1.9 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Forest Grove mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 5.9, 6.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
At the top of the Forest Grove list: A&P Appliance Parts and Service (14.9 miles away, based in Beaverton, 4.7 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Portland (18.8 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Krohn's Appliance Service LLC (17.0 miles away, based in Newberg, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews); Hydra Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in Portland, 4.7 stars from 231 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
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
- 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 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
What Amana Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| Sud / Sd | There are too many suds, and the washer adds rinsing to clear them. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| 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 |
| OL | Top load: the load is too big, so the washer drains and some items need to come out. 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
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Gets Fixed on a Forest Grove Washer Call
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
- 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
Budgeting for a Amana Washer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Amana washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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
- Any error code shown on the display
- 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
Around Forest Grove
Most washer calls in Forest Grove 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Forest Grove
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Forest Grove, OR
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Write down any error code your Amana washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Forest Grove technician bring the right parts.