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. Below are independent repair companies serving Lancaster, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amana. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Amana directly.
Who Works on Amana Washers Near Lancaster
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lancaster. 4 list an address in Lancaster, and the rest are spread across Reading (5), York (4), and Columbia (3). No company within 90 miles of Lancaster mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Appliance Doctor. is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Lancaster. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lancaster. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.0, 2.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 47 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
At the top of the Lancaster list: Same Day Subzero Repair (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Martin Appliance (11.1 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.9 stars from 790 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Shillington, 4.6 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
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
- Too many suds. Amana says to use only HE detergent in the amount the detergent maker recommends for the load. Source: Amana - HE Detergent use in a Washer
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Sud / Sd | There are too many suds, and the washer adds rinsing to clear them. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| Ofb | Top load: the load is unbalanced, and the washer will try to rebalance it on its own. 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 |
Signs Your Amana Washer Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Lancaster 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
- 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
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:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Around Lancaster
City of Lancaster Bureau of Water, which supplies Lancaster, reports hardness of about 98 mg/L (6 grains per gallon) from the Susquehanna plant and 222 mg/L (13 grains per gallon) from the Conestoga plant (moderately hard to hard). 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 Lancaster 2022 Yearly Water Analysis Report
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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Lancaster
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Lancaster, PA
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Nearby Towns Served From Lancaster
The technicians listed for Lancaster also cover smaller towns nearby, including Millersville, Willow Street, and Quarryville. 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 Lancaster technician bring the right parts.