Amana owners in Amherst Center usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Amana Dishwashers Near Amherst Center
25 repair companies serve Amherst Center from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Springfield (4), Enfield (3), and Chicopee (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. None of the repair companies near Amherst Center 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: Appliance repair service LLC, around 13.3 miles out. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Amherst Center. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.3, 14.0, 14.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 25 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
At the top of the Amherst Center list: Appliance repair service LLC (13.3 miles away, based in Chicopee, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (16.8 miles away, based in West Springfield, 4.5 stars from 939 reviews); S & S Appliance (21.0 miles away, based in Athol, 4.6 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan's Appliance Repair & Sales (14.3 miles away, based in Chicopee, 4.4 stars from 58 reviews).
Amana Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
How Amana Dishwashers Are Built
Drying relies on a heated dry option, and a working element leaves the tub warm and steamy when the door is opened after the cycle. Source: Amana - Dishes Not Drying: Quick Fix Guide
What Amana Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Amana Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| F8E4 | Water has been detected in the drip tray under the tub. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
Amana Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the 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
Most Amana dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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
- How old the dishwasher is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Dishwasher Notes for Amherst Center, MA
Most dishwasher calls in Amherst Center 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.
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Amherst Center
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Amana dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Amana Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Amherst Center, MA
Is this Amana customer service?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Should I repair or replace my Amana dishwasher?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana dishwashers?
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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.