A Amana dishwasher shares most of its basic parts with other dishwashers, but its filter design, drying system, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. Below are independent repair companies serving Pikesville, 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 Pikesville
Within 30 miles of Pikesville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Pikesville, and the rest are spread across Baltimore (19), Parkville (4), and Randallstown (3). Distances run up to about 12 miles. None of the repair companies near Pikesville 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: All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore, around 2.1 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.5, 2.6 |
The leading options for Pikesville are Mr. Appliance of Howard County (10.0 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Premier Appliance Solutions (11.9 miles away, based in Finksburg, 5.0 stars from 268 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix Appliance Baltimore County (6.9 miles away, based in Reisterstown, 5.0 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Town Appliance (3.3 miles away, based in Owings Mills, 4.8 stars from 166 reviews).
Amana Dishwasher Lines and Features
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
Amana Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- Dishwasher odor. Amana says to pull and rinse the drain filter first, then run a cleaner in an empty hot cycle and make sure the drain and disposer are clear. Source: Amana - Removing Odors in your Dishwasher
- Dishwasher not filling. Amana says to make sure the water supply valve is open, the overflow float moves freely, and the drain loop is high enough to prevent siphoning. Source: Amana - Why Your Dishwasher Isn't Working
Amana Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F6E1 | Communication problem between the user interface and the main control. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| F7E2 | Fault with the wash motor. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| H20 | The dishwasher is not detecting water during fill. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
When to Call for Amana Dishwasher Repair
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Amana 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:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
Around Pikesville
Most dishwasher calls in Pikesville 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 Pikesville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Amana Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Pikesville, MD
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Amana dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Pikesville technician bring the right parts.