If your Amana washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Oakton list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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.
Amana Washer Repair Near Oakton
Within 30 miles of Oakton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Oakton, and other nearby bases include Fairfax (15), Falls Church (8), and Vienna (4). No company within 90 miles of Oakton mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Quality Oakton Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.5, 1.7 |
At the top of the Oakton list: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (5.6 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (3.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (2.5 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Amana washer you have before you call. Amana makes top-load agitator models, and the technician will ask.
Know Your Amana Washer
What a Amana Washer Technician Deals With
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
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
Amana Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
What Amana Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| rL / F34 | Front load: items were left in the drum during the Clean Washer cycle. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| LdU | Top load: the lid can't unlock because something is sitting on top of the washer. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
When to Call for Amana Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
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
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:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code shown on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Local Notes for Oakton
Most washer calls in Oakton 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 Oakton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Oakton, VA
Do you work for Amana?
Should I repair or replace my Amana washer?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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Amana Washer Repair Near Oakton
Write down any error code your Amana washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Oakton technician bring the right parts.