If your Amana washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach
39 repair companies serve Virginia Beach from within 30 miles. 15 list an address in Virginia Beach, and the rest are spread across Norfolk (8), Chesapeake (7), and Portsmouth (5). Distances run up to about 29 miles. None of the repair companies near Virginia Beach name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Pungo Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 3.8 miles from Virginia Beach. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Virginia Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.8, 5.0, 6.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 39 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
The leading options for Virginia Beach are Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (26.2 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.4 stars from 615 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance Builder Direct (7.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (8.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 89 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 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
- 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
- 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
Reading a Amana Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| HC | Top load: the hot and cold inlet hoses are connected backward. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers |
When to Call for Amana Washer Repair
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
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
- 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
What Amana Washer Repairs Cost
A Amana washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- How old the washer is
What Virginia Beach Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Virginia Beach, VA
Is this Amana customer service?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
What should I do about a Amana error code?
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Write down any error code your Amana washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Virginia Beach technician bring the right parts.