Amana Washer Repair in Wauwatosa, WI

A Amana washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. Below are independent repair companies serving Wauwatosa, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.

This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.

Independent Amana Washer Technicians, Wauwatosa WI

We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Wauwatosa. 5 of them are based in Wauwatosa itself, and other nearby bases include Milwaukee (19), Brookfield (3), and West Allis (2). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Wauwatosa 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: Action & Becker, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 36 businesses.

Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wauwatosa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.

First up for Wauwatosa: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (13.0 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in West Allis, 4.3 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, based in Cudahy, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Greendale, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

Know Your Amana Washer

How Amana Washers Are Built

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

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)

What Amana Says to Check First

• 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
• 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

What Amana Washer Codes Mean

Amana Washer Problems Worth a Service Call

• Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
• Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
• Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal

What a Washing Machine Technician Checks

Care Amana Recommends for Its Washers

• 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
• 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

A Amana washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:

• Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
• Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
• Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?

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
• 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

Around Wauwatosa

Most washer calls in Wauwatosa 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.

Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Wauwatosa

• Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
• If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
• What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?

Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Wauwatosa, WI

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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.