Amana owners in Germantown usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Germantown 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.
Independent Amana Dishwasher Technicians, Germantown MD
40 repair companies serve Germantown from within 30 miles. 5 of them are based in Germantown itself, and other nearby bases include Gaithersburg (14), Rockville (10), and Boyds (4). 1st Germantown Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Germantown. No company within 90 miles of Germantown mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
The leading options for Germantown are Fuse Service Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eddie's Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.8 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Landers Appliance (6.1 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 197 reviews); Dave's Tech & Services LLC (2.6 miles away, based in Boyds, 4.8 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dishwasher
How Amana Dishwashers Are Built
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
What Amana Says to Check First
- 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 cleaning. Amana lists soil left on dishes as a sign the filters need cleaning, so the filters are the first thing to clean. Source: Amana - Filter is Dirty - Dishwasher
Amana Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| H20 | The dishwasher is not detecting water during fill. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| 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 |
Amana Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Germantown
Care Amana Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- 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
- 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:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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.
What to Have Ready for a Amana Dishwasher Call
- How old the dishwasher is
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Around Germantown
Most dishwasher calls in Germantown 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Germantown
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair Amana dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Amana Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Germantown, MD
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Is my Amana dishwasher worth repairing?
Why does my Amana dishwasher show an error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Amana dishwashers?
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Live outside Germantown? The same Amana dishwasher repair technicians serve Poolesville. 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.