A Amana washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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, Kingston PA
29 repair companies serve Kingston from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Kingston, and other nearby bases include Scranton (7), Pittston (3), and Wilkes-Barre Township (2). No company within 90 miles of Kingston mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kingston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 1.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 29 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
The leading options for Kingston are Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Pittston, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Wilkes-Barre Township, 4.5 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Hazle Township, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Amana washer you have before you call. Amana makes top-load agitator models, and the technician will ask.
Amana Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What a Amana Washer Technician Deals With
A lid or door switch lets the washer run only when the lid is fully closed, so a bad switch can keep the washer from draining or spinning. 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
What Amana Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Amana Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| LOC / LC | Front load: control lock is on. 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 |
| HC | Top load: the hot and cold inlet hoses are connected backward. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
When to Call for Amana Washer Repair
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Kingston
Keeping a Amana Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Amana Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Amana washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
Around Kingston
Most washer calls in Kingston 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Questions to Ask a Kingston Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair Amana washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Kingston, PA
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The technicians listed for Kingston also cover smaller towns nearby, including Swoyersville, Plymouth, Exeter, and Pittston. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Amana washer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any error code your Amana washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Kingston technician bring the right parts.