If your Amana dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. 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.
Independent Amana Dishwasher Technicians, Cohoes NY
40 repair companies serve Cohoes from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Schenectady (13), Albany (7), and Latham (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. No company within 90 miles of Cohoes 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: Earl B. Feiden Appliance, around 3.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 21 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cohoes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 48 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 3.5, 3.8 |
At the top of the Cohoes list: Earl B. Feiden Appliance (3.3 miles away, based in Latham, 4.9 stars from 2,284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Earl B. Feiden Appliance (7.9 miles away, based in Clifton Park, 4.7 stars from 375 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (14.3 miles away, based in Ballston Spa, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews); Marcella's Appliance Center (12.4 miles away, based in Schenectady, 4.5 stars from 541 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dishwasher
How Amana Dishwashers Are Built
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'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 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
- Dishwasher leaking. Amana says to inspect the door gasket for cracks, tears, or food buildup and make sure nothing keeps the door from closing fully. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Leaking Troubleshooting Guide
Amana Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| H20 | The dishwasher is not detecting water during fill. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| F9E1 | Drain is taking too long, meaning the unit is not draining. 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
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
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
- 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
Amana Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Most Amana dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Around Cohoes
Most dishwasher calls in Cohoes 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.
New York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Questions to Ask a Cohoes Technician
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Amana Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Cohoes, NY
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Amana Dishwasher Repair for Towns Near Cohoes
Amana dishwasher repair for Mechanicville is handled by the same companies listed for Cohoes. Each town also has its own dishwasher repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Amana dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Cohoes technician bring the right parts.