Amana owners in Hilton Head Island usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Hilton Head Island list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Amana Washer Repair Near Hilton Head Island
Within 30 miles of Hilton Head Island there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Hilton Head Island itself, and the rest are spread across Savannah (11), Beaufort (4), and Ridgeland (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliances by Design, around 2.1 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Hilton Head Island mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 21 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hilton Head Island. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 24 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.5, 4.7 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
At the top of the Hilton Head Island list: Sears Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in Beaufort, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, 4.2 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.1 miles away, based in Savannah, 3.8 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nuway Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Bluffton, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews).
Amana Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Amana Washer Repairs Different
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)
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
- 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 filling. Amana says to start at the faucets and make sure both hot and cold are on, then check the inlet hoses for kinks and the inlet screens for clogs. Source: Amana - Checking the Fill Hoses if the Washer is not Filling
Amana Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| HC | Top load: the hot and cold inlet hoses are connected backward. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE 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 |
| Sud / Sd | There are too many suds, and the washer adds rinsing to clear them. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
Signs Your Amana Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Washer Running
- On front loaders, wipe the door seal clean and dry its folds, take wet clothes out promptly, and leave the door open between uses. Source: Amana - Cleaning a Front Load Washer Door Seal
- 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
A Amana washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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.
What to Have Ready for a Amana Washer Call
- How old the washer is
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Around Hilton Head Island
Most washer calls in Hilton Head Island 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Hilton Head Island
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Hilton Head Island, SC
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Amana Washer Repair Near Hilton Head Island
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.