Amana owners in Charleston usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Charleston, 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.
Amana Washer Repair Near Charleston
Within 60 miles of Charleston there are 25 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in Charleston, and other nearby bases include Oak Hill (2), Huntington (2), and Elkview (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Nearest on the list: Yes Appliance Repair Charleston, WV, around 0.6 miles out. None of the repair companies near Charleston name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Charleston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Charleston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 25 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.2, 1.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
The leading options for Charleston are Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Elkview, 4.2 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washer Wizzards ABC Appliance Repair Service (3.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Amana washer you have before you call. Amana makes top-load agitator models, and the technician will ask.
Amana Washer Lines and Features
What a Amana Washer Technician Deals With
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)
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
- 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
Amana Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| rL / F34 | Front load: items were left in the drum during the Clean Washer cycle. Source: Amana - Error Codes in Front Load 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your Amana Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Amana Washers
- 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
- 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
What Amana Washer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Amana washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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
- Any error code shown on the display
- 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
Laundry Notes for Charleston, WV
Most washer calls in Charleston 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.
West Virginia's Division of Labor certifies HVAC technicians for installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilating and cooling system components, and the law has no specific appliance repair license or exemption. Source: West Virginia Code Chapter 21, Article 16 (HVAC technician certification), Division of Labor
In West Virginia, you can check a license with the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board License Lookup or report a problem to the West Virginia Attorney General, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division.
Questions to Ask a Charleston Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Amana Washer Repair FAQs: Charleston, WV
Do you work for Amana?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Which Charleston technicians work on Amana?
Should I repair or replace my Amana washer?
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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.