If your Amana dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving North Laurel, 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.
Who Works on Amana Dishwashers Near North Laurel
Within 30 miles of North Laurel there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (8), Laurel (6), and Columbia (6). The closest is Laurel Appliance Repair Tech, about 1.7 miles away. None of the repair companies near North Laurel name Amana in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Laurel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.0, 2.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for North Laurel: The Fix in The Mall in Columbia (6.0 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.8 stars from 820 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABW Appliances - Corporate Headquarters (3.2 miles away, based in Jessup, 4.8 stars from 1,539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (10.3 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zapata’s HVAC Systems (6.9 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.9 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dishwasher
How Amana Dishwashers Are Built
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
The drain hose must rise in a loop at least 20 inches above the floor, and Amana recommends an air gap when the connection sits lower. Source: Amana - Checking the Drain Loop Height
Amana Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- Dishwasher not starting. Amana says to confirm the unit has power and, on hardwired installs, that the breaker hasn't tripped, and to check whether control lock is on. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Not Starting or Not Operating
- 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
What Amana Dishwasher Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F9E1 | Drain is taking too long, meaning the unit is not draining. 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 |
Amana Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
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
- 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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Around North Laurel
Most dishwasher calls in North Laurel 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 North Laurel
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Amana Dishwasher Repair FAQs: North Laurel, MD
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Nearby Towns Served From North Laurel
Live outside North Laurel? The same Amana dishwasher repair technicians serve Savage and Scaggsville. 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.