Most Amana washer repairs in Martinsville involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. 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, Martinsville VA
Within 30 miles of Martinsville there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Eden (3), Bassett (2), and Danville (2). None of the repair companies near Martinsville name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Randall's Appliances & Plumbing, about 10.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 12 businesses.
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| Mention washer work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.5, 11.7, 12.3 |
First up for Martinsville: Mike's Refrigeration - Heating Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Eden, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tim's Repair Service (11.7 miles away, based in Bassett, 2.6 stars from 25 reviews); Triad Appliance Repair Services (19.5 miles away, based in Mayodan, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews); Alpha Appliances (14.4 miles away, based in Eden, 3.9 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Washer Lines Technicians Work On
How Amana Washers Are Built
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
Amana front loaders with a user-cleanable pump filter are serviced from the front: a short drain hose is emptied into a container, then the filter is unscrewed counterclockwise, and the location varies by model. Source: Amana - Cleaning the Pump Filter - Front Load Washer
Common Amana Washer Problems
- 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
- 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
Reading a Amana Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| LdL | Top load: the lid can't lock, often because of an item under the lid or detergent buildup at the lock. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE 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 |
| 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 |
Amana Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Washer Running
- 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:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- 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
Local Notes for Martinsville
Most washer calls in Martinsville 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Martinsville
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Martinsville, VA
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Live outside Martinsville? The same Amana washer repair technicians serve Collinsville. See each town's own washing machine repair listings below.
Write down any error code your Amana washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Martinsville technician bring the right parts.