If your Amana dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Fife list starts with companies that name Amana, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
Independent listings only: Dishwasher Repairs is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amana. If your dishwasher is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Amana directly.
Independent Amana Dishwasher Technicians, Fife WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fife. 1 of them are based in Fife itself, and other nearby bases include Tacoma (13), Auburn (8), and Federal Way (6). No company within 90 miles of Fife 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: Talon Fife Appliance Repair Solutions, around 0.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fife. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention Amana | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 3.3, 3.3 |
Closest matches for Fife: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (4.2 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UP Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in University Place, 4.9 stars from 320 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Weirs Appliances (5.7 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service - HVAC & Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Federal Way, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews).
Amana Dishwasher Lines and Features
What a Amana Dishwasher Technician Deals With
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
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
Common Amana Dishwasher Problems
- 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 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
Reading a Amana Dishwasher Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F7E2 | Fault with the wash motor. Source: Amana - Dishwasher Error Codes - Reading |
| F9E1 | Drain is taking too long, meaning the unit is not draining. 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
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Fife
Owner Care for Amana Dishwashers
- Run a dishwasher cleaner through an empty hot cycle about once a month to help control odors. Source: Amana - Removing Odors in your Dishwasher
- 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
Amana Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- 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
Around Fife
Most dishwasher calls in Fife 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Fife
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Amana dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Amana Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Fife, WA
What should I do about a Amana error code?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Is this Amana customer service?
Which Fife technicians work on Amana?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Fife
Amana Dishwasher Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Fife
Live outside Fife? The same Amana dishwasher repair technicians serve Waller. See each town's own dishwasher repair listings below.
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Amana dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Fife technician bring the right parts.