Amana owners in Danville 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.
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Independent Amana Washer Technicians, Danville VA
40 repair companies serve Danville from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Danville itself, and other nearby bases include Greensboro (12), Burlington (5), and Roxboro (4). The farthest listed company is about 43 miles out. Danville Appliance Sales & Service is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Danville. No company within 90 miles of Danville 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 4.1 stars across 35 businesses. Danville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention washer work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 7.7, 18.4 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
At the top of the Danville list: Edward's Appliance Service (23.3 miles away, based in Gibsonville, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews); Porterfield's Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.6 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.1 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.4 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Danville Appliance Sales & Service (0.8 miles away, 4.0 stars from 169 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Washer Lines and Features
How Amana Washers Are Built
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
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)
Amana Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Amana Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| LF / Lo FL / F8 E1 | Washer is filling too slowly or getting low water flow; check that the faucets are fully open and the hoses are clear. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
| lid | Top load: the lid is open, and if it stays open for more than 10 minutes the cycle resets and drains. 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 |
Amana Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Care Amana Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
Budgeting for a Amana Washer Repair
A Amana washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Local Notes for Danville
Most washer calls in Danville 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Danville Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Danville, VA
Is my Amana washer worth repairing?
What should I do about a Amana error code?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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Amana Washer Repair Near Danville
Also Serving Towns Around Danville
Live outside Danville? The same Amana washer repair technicians serve South Boston. See each town's own washing machine repair listings below.
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.