A Amana dishwasher shares most of its basic parts with other dishwashers, but its filter design, drying system, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. Below are independent repair companies serving Dothan, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Amana. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Amana dishwashers and other brands.
Independent Amana Dishwasher Technicians, Dothan AL
Our data shows 11 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Dothan. 3 of them are based in Dothan itself, and the rest are spread across Eufaula (3), Enterprise (2), and Newton (1). Distances run up to about 54 miles. None of the repair companies near Dothan name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Nearest on the list: SHAW Appliance Repair LLC, around 1.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 11 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Dothan is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.7, 3.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
Closest matches for Dothan: Mr. Appliance of Dothan (12.5 miles away, based in Newton, 4.6 stars from 261 reviews); SHAW Appliance Repair LLC (1.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 18 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.5 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dishwasher
What a Amana Dishwasher Technician Deals With
An overflow float in the front right corner of the tub must move freely or the dishwasher may not fill. Source: Amana - Why Your Dishwasher Isn't Working
Some Amana dishwashers instead use a maintenance-free filter style with a foreign object cup that is emptied when it fills. Source: Amana - Filter is Dirty - Dishwasher
Amana Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- Dishwasher not draining. Amana says to cut power and water, remove standing water, clean the filters and sump, then check the drain hose for kinks, a missing high loop, a clogged air gap, or an unremoved disposer knockout plug. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Not Draining
- Dishwasher not filling. Amana says to make sure the water supply valve is open, the overflow float moves freely, and the drain loop is high enough to prevent siphoning. Source: Amana - Why Your Dishwasher Isn't Working
Amana Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F9E1 | Drain is taking too long, meaning the unit is not draining. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| F6E1 | Communication problem between the user interface and the main control. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| F8E4 | Water has been detected in the drip tray under the tub. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
Signs Your Amana Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Owner Care for Amana Dishwashers
- Run a dishwasher cleaner through an empty hot cycle about once a month to help control odors. Source: Amana - Removing Odors in your Dishwasher
- Clean the upper and lower filters about once a month, or every two weeks with heavy daily use, using running water and a soft brush rather than wire brushes or scouring pads. Source: Amana - How to Clean the Dishwasher Filters
Budgeting for a Amana Dishwasher Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- How old the dishwasher is
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
Dishwasher Notes for Dothan, AL
Most dishwasher calls in Dothan come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating parts.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Before You Book in Dothan
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- How often do you repair Amana dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Amana Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Dothan, AL
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Amana dishwasher repair for Marianna is handled by the same companies listed for Dothan. Each town also has its own dishwasher repair page with the nearest companies:
Clean the filter, check the drain hose under the sink and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Amana repair.