If your Amana dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Pell City list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
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Independent Amana Dishwasher Technicians, Pell City AL
31 repair companies serve Pell City from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Pell City, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (14), Anniston (3), and Remlap (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Pell City mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 4.3, 7.4 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
The leading options for Pell City are Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atlas Appliance Repair (26.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,483 reviews); Service Care, Inc. (24.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,249 reviews); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (22.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dishwasher
What Makes Amana Dishwasher Repairs Different
Amana's triple filter system uses a removable upper filter assembly that protects the pump and a lower filter that keeps food from recirculating, and both need periodic hand cleaning. Source: Amana - How to Clean the Dishwasher Filters
Common Amana Dishwasher Problems
- 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 drying. Amana says to confirm a heated dry cycle was selected and that the rinse aid dispenser is filled before looking at the heater. Source: Amana - Dishes Not Drying: Quick Fix Guide
What Amana Dishwasher Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| H20 | The dishwasher is not detecting water during fill. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| F6E1 | Communication problem between the user interface and the main control. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| F9E1 | Drain is taking too long, meaning the unit is not draining. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
Signs Your Amana Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Amana Dishwasher Running
- 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
- Keep the rinse aid dispenser filled and use a cycle with heated dry for better drying results. Source: Amana - Dishes Not Drying: Quick Fix Guide
What Amana Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- How old the dishwasher is
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
Local Notes for Pell City
Most dishwasher calls in Pell City 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 Pell City
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Amana Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Pell City, AL
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Live outside Pell City? The same Amana dishwasher repair technicians serve Lincoln. See each town's own dishwasher repair listings below.
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Amana dishwasher's label, usually on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.