If your Amana washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Amana Washers Near Lakewood
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lakewood. 2 of them are based in Lakewood itself, and the rest are spread across Tacoma (12), Federal Way (6), and Puyallup (4). No company within 90 miles of Lakewood 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: Lakewood Appliance, around 0.6 miles out. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lakewood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 1.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
First up for Lakewood: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (11.4 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FIX UFA Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (6.1 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 51 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.
Know Your Amana Washer
How Amana Washers Are Built
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
Common Amana Washer Problems
- Washer shaking or walking. Amana says to spread the load evenly, make sure the shipping bolts were removed, and adjust the feet until all four touch the floor and the washer doesn't rock. Source: Amana - Washer is Vibrating, Walking or Moving
- 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
Amana Washer Error Codes
| 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 |
| 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 |
Amana Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Lakewood
Owner Care for Amana Washers
- 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
- 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
Amana Washer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
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
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- How old the washer is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Local Notes for Lakewood
Most washer calls in Lakewood 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Lakewood
- 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?
- How often do you repair Amana washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Lakewood, WA
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Should I repair or replace my Amana washer?
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Also Serving Towns Around Lakewood
Amana washer repair for Steilacoom is handled by the same companies listed for Lakewood. Each town also has its own washing machine repair page with the nearest companies:
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.