Amana owners in Plum 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.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Amana. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Amana washers and other brands.
Amana Washer Repair Near Plum
40 repair companies serve Plum from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Pittsburgh (13), Verona (2), and Irwin (2). Distances run up to about 15 miles. None of the repair companies near Plum name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is A A Ogden Appliance Service, about 4.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Plum. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.9, 4.9, 5.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
The leading options for Plum are G&D Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Avalon, 4.8 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (14.4 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in North Versailles Township, 4.4 stars from 397 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NATLAD REPAIR SERVICE LLC (8.3 miles away, based in East Pittsburgh, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews).
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.
Amana Washer Lines and Features
What a Amana Washer Technician Deals With
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
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
- Washer shaking or walking. Amana says to spread the load evenly, make sure the shipping bolts were removed, and adjust the feet until all four touch the floor and the washer doesn't rock. Source: Amana - Washer is Vibrating, Walking or Moving
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Amana Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Care Amana Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Amana washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Amana Washer Call
- 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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Laundry Notes for Plum, PA
Most washer calls in Plum 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.
Before You Book in Plum
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair Amana washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Plum, PA
Why is my washer leaking?
What stops a washer from spinning?
What should I do about a Amana error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana washers?
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Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Amana repair.