If your Amana dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Santa Barbara list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Amana. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Amana dishwashers and other brands.
Amana Dishwasher Repair Near Santa Barbara
Within 30 miles of Santa Barbara there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 11 of them are based in Santa Barbara itself, and other nearby bases include Ventura (7), Goleta (5), and Montecito (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. No company within 90 miles of Santa Barbara 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: Superior Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.8, 0.9 |
The leading options for Santa Barbara are Superman Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Corral Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews); American Service Alliance (4.4 miles away, based in Montecito, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Innovative Appliance Repair Solutions (1.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Amana Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
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
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 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
Amana Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F8E4 | Water has been detected in the drip tray under the tub. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| F7E2 | Fault with the wash motor. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| F6E1 | Communication problem between the user interface and the main control. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
Signs Your Amana Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Amana Dishwashers
- 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
- If the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposer, run the disposer to clear food before starting a cycle. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Not Draining? 3 Reasons Why
Budgeting for a Amana Dishwasher Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
What to Have Ready for a Amana Dishwasher Call
- 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
Local Notes for Santa Barbara
City of Santa Barbara Water Resources Department, which supplies Santa Barbara, reports hardness of surface water averages about 420 mg/L as CaCO3 (roughly 21-27 grains per gallon, very hard); desalinated water averages about 54 mg/L (2-6 grains per gallon). Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Santa Barbara 2026 Water Quality Report (CCR)
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Santa Barbara
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Amana Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Santa Barbara, CA
Why are my dishes still wet?
Why does my Amana dishwasher show an error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana dishwashers?
Is this Amana customer service?
Related Repair Pages for Santa Barbara
Amana Dishwasher Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Santa Barbara
Live outside Santa Barbara? The same Amana dishwasher repair technicians serve Montecito. See each town's own dishwasher repair listings below.
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.