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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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, Othello WA
Our data shows 11 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Othello. The rest are spread across Pasco (4), Kennewick (3), and Richland (2). The farthest listed company is about 53 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Othello mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 21.9 miles away. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Othello is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Othello. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 21.9, 37.2, 40.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
Closest matches for Othello: Sears Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Moses Lake, 3.9 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VSG Appliances (40.2 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.9 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dependable Appliance (41.4 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews); Fred's Appliance (42.6 miles away, based in Kennewick, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dishwasher
What Makes Amana Dishwasher Repairs Different
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
What Amana Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Reading a Amana Dishwasher Error Code
| 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 |
Amana Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
What Gets Fixed on a Othello Dishwasher Call
Owner Care for Amana Dishwashers
- 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
- 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Dishwasher Notes for Othello, WA
Most dishwasher calls in Othello 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.
Questions to Ask a Othello Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Amana Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Othello, WA
What should I do about a Amana error code?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Which Othello technicians work on Amana?
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Amana dishwasher repair for Connell is handled by the same companies listed for Othello. Each town also has its own dishwasher repair page with the nearest companies:
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.