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Frigidaire appliance repair

Frigidaire covers refrigeration, freezers, laundry, dishwashers, cooking, microwaves and ventilation, across a range running from plain builder-grade units up to built-in and professional-style models. 635 directory businesses in 50 states name Frigidaire among the brands serviced. Have the model and serial number ready — on a mid-range machine that is what decides which part the technician brings, and whether it is already on the van.

Frigidaire pros
635
States
50
Appliance lines
8
Licensed
631
Average rating
4.6
Price tier
Mid-range

Top-rated Frigidaire repair pros

The 20 highest-rated of 635 businesses servicing Frigidaire. Sorted by rating, then review count.

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615 more listed businesses service Frigidaire. Open a state below to see every one of them with ratings and phone numbers.

What servicing a Frigidaire involves

Price tier and parts channel decide who can realistically do the work — read this before you compare quotes.

Frigidaire is one of the easiest brands in this directory to get serviced, and the reason is unglamorous: the parts are everywhere. Components are stocked by general retailers, aftermarket equivalents exist for many of them, and a technician will often have the ordinary failure in the van rather than ordering it — which is why a single-visit repair is a reasonable expectation here. The thing that catches people out is the spread of the line. The same badge covers a plain top-freezer and a built-in column, and those are not the same repair or the same price. Read the model number rather than the badge before you compare your quote with anybody else's.

Price tier
Mid-range · 1× typical new price
Parts usually come from
General parts retailers
Brand-authorised technician
Not usually required
Appliance lines built
8

Who can do the work

Any qualified technician can take the job. Factory-authorised service mainly matters while the machine is still in its warranty period — outside it, an experienced independent is usually faster and cheaper.

Before you call about your Frigidaire

  • Say which line you have. A builder-grade top-freezer and a built-in column both carry this badge and they are not the same job.
  • Ice-maker and dispenser assemblies are replaced as modules rather than repaired, and that work does not touch the sealed system. It should not be priced as though it does.
  • Ask whether the quote is OEM or aftermarket and what warranty comes with the part. Both are legitimate at this tier and the price difference is real.
  • Built-in and professional-style models are serviced like built-in equipment even though the badge sits mid-tier.
  • Sealed-system refrigeration work requires EPA 608 certification. A module swap such as an ice maker or a water valve does not.
  • A long quoted lead time on a common component is worth questioning here — availability is this brand's real strength.

Frigidaire appliance lines, and who services them here

What the nameplate covers, against how many listed businesses actually repair that category.

Common faults on Frigidaire categories

84 step-by-step guides cover the categories Frigidaire builds, spread across 8 of them below. Work through one before you pay a diagnostic fee.

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Refrigerator Not Cooling

RefrigeratorModerate45–90 minutesDIY $0–$150Pro $150–$900

If the coils are clean, both fans run, the defrost circuit tests good and the compressor runs continuously without the evaporator ever getting cold, you are looking at the sealed system — a low refrigerant charge, a restriction in the capillary tube, or a compressor that has lost compression. Telltale signs are a suction line that never gets cold to the touch, frost on only the first few inches of the evaporator, or an oily residue around a weld joint. Opening that system legally requires EPA Section 608 certification and recovery equipment, so it is not a DIY repair. Expect $400–$900, and get that quote before committing on a unit over ten years old.

Freezer Frost Buildup

FreezerModerate45–90 minutes plus a 24-hour defrostDIY $15–$150Pro $150–$450

If the heater, thermostat and drain all check out and the coil still ices over, the control board is not commanding a defrost cycle, and that is a board diagnosis worth paying for rather than guessing at. Call a professional immediately, and do not run the unit, if you find an oily residue anywhere on the evaporator or the tubing — that indicates a refrigerant leak, and sealed-system repair legally requires EPA Section 608 certification. On a chest or upright freezer over ten years old, get the sealed-system quote before assuming repair is the right call.

Washer Won't Drain

WasherModerate45–90 minutesDIY $0–$130Pro $150–$400

If the drain path is completely clear, the pump impeller turns freely, and the pump is still silent when the machine calls for drain, the fault is in the wiring harness, the motor control or the main board — and boards run $150–$400, are rarely returnable once fitted, and are not worth buying on a guess. A burnt-plastic smell from the pump area means the motor has failed and, more importantly, that something ran it stalled for a long time, so find the obstruction before fitting the new part. Water backing up out of the standpipe is a plumbing job, not an appliance repair.

Dryer Not Heating

DryerModerate45–120 minutesDIY $5–$70Pro $150–$400

On a gas dryer, anything past swapping the igniter, flame sensor or valve coils — adjusting the burner, opening the gas valve body, or touching the supply line — is licensed trade work in most jurisdictions and should not be attempted at home. On an electric dryer, get an electrician rather than an appliance technician if the outlet, cord or terminal block shows scorching, if a leg of the 240-volt supply is genuinely missing, or if the breaker trips the moment the element energises. And if every heating component tests good but the element still never gets power, the fault is in the timer or the control board — a diagnosis worth paying for rather than guessing at.

Dishwasher Not Cleaning

DishwasherEasy30–60 minutesDIY $0–$70Pro $120–$400

If the filter, arms and inlet are all clear, the fill level and water temperature are correct, and the machine still leaves food on the dishes, the wash pump or its diverter valve is the likely fault — and on machines that route water between the upper and lower arms with a motorised diverter, a failed diverter starves one rack while the other cleans normally. Diagnosing that properly means running the service test cycle, which is worth paying for rather than replacing pumps on a guess. Grinding from the pump, or a burnt smell during the wash phase, means stop using the machine and get it looked at.

Oven Not Heating Evenly

Oven & RangeModerate45–90 minutes plus preheat timeDIY $0–$80Pro $150–$400

If the elements test good, the sensor matches its chart, the door seals and the oven still cannot hold a steady temperature, the relays on the control board that switch the elements are the usual remaining suspect — and a board is worth having confirmed by measurement before you buy one, since they run $150–$400 and are rarely returnable once fitted. On a gas oven, uneven baking that comes from a partially blocked burner tube, an incorrect orifice, or a burner that lights unevenly along its length is licensed trade work; a yellow, lifting or lazy flame in particular should be looked at by a qualified technician rather than adjusted at home.

Microwave Runs But Doesn't Heat

MicrowaveAdvanced15–30 minutes for safe checksDIY $0Pro $150–$400

Call a technician for anything past the door latch. Magnetrons, high-voltage capacitors, diodes and transformers are all professional work, not because the parts are complicated but because the stored charge in that capacitor is genuinely dangerous. A technician will also verify the door seals and check for microwave leakage after any repair, which matters and which you cannot do without a survey meter. If your microwave is over-the-range or built in, get a quote — those are worth repairing. If it is a countertop unit, price a replacement first.

Range Hood Fan Weak or Not Venting

Range HoodEasy45–120 minutesDIY $0–$70Pro $150–$500

If the filters, damper, cap, blower wheel and duct are all clear and the fan still moves little air, the blower motor is failing — often audible as a motor running noticeably slower or hotter than it should. Motor replacement runs $60 to $180 for the part and is a moderate job on most hoods. Call a professional for ductwork that runs inside a wall or ceiling and cannot be inspected, for any hood that needs to be rerouted or newly ducted to the exterior, and to size and install makeup air. If the hood is hardwired and you are not confident working in the junction box with the circuit confirmed dead, that is an electrician's job.

76 more guides cover the categories Frigidaire builds. Browse the full library.

Frigidaire parts: cost and where to buy

The best-stocked parts situation in the trade. OEM components are easy to source, aftermarket equivalents exist for most of them, and a technician will often have the common failure on the van rather than ordering it.

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For Frigidaire, parts are usually sourced through general parts retailers. Aftermarket equivalents exist for many components; ask whether a quote is OEM or aftermarket and what warranty comes with the part.

Commonly replaced parts for the Frigidaire categories the parts library covers, with typical prices and DIY difficulty.
PartApplianceTypical priceDIY difficulty
Water FilterRefrigerator$25–$60Easy
Door GasketRefrigerator$30–$80Easy
Condenser Fan MotorRefrigerator$50–$150Moderate
Thermal FuseDryer$5–$20Easy
Heating ElementDryer$20–$60Moderate
Drain PumpWasher$30–$80Moderate
Lid SwitchWasher$15–$40Easy
Spray ArmDishwasher$15–$40Easy
Inlet ValveDishwasher$15–$40Moderate
Bake ElementOven & Range$15–$40Easy
Oven Temperature SensorOven & Range$15–$30Easy
Turntable MotorMicrowave$15–$30Easy
Evaporator Fan MotorRefrigerator$40–$120Moderate
Start Relay and OverloadRefrigerator$12–$45Easy
Water Inlet ValveRefrigerator$30–$95Moderate
Defrost ThermostatRefrigerator$15–$50Moderate
Defrost HeaterRefrigerator$30–$95Advanced
ThermistorRefrigerator$10–$35Moderate
Ice Maker AssemblyRefrigerator$80–$260Moderate
Main Control BoardRefrigerator$90–$340Moderate
Door Lock AssemblyWasher$40–$140Moderate
Drive BeltWasher$15–$50Moderate
Water Inlet ValveWasher$25–$85Moderate
Shock Absorbers and Suspension RodsWasher$30–$100Moderate
Motor CouplerWasher$15–$45Moderate
Door Boot SealWasher$60–$190Advanced
Tub Bearing KitWasher$35–$160Advanced
Cycling and High-Limit ThermostatsDryer$10–$40Easy
Drive BeltDryer$12–$45Moderate
Drum Rollers and Idler PulleyDryer$20–$70Moderate
Gas IgniterDryer$20–$65Moderate
Gas Valve Coil KitDryer$20–$65Moderate
Door SwitchDryer$10–$40Easy
Blower WheelDryer$20–$70Moderate
Moisture Sensor BarsDryer$15–$50Easy
Drain PumpDishwasher$35–$120Moderate
Door Latch and Switch AssemblyDishwasher$20–$80Easy
Heating ElementDishwasher$25–$85Moderate
Float SwitchDishwasher$10–$35Easy
Door GasketDishwasher$20–$75Easy
Rack Roller and Adjuster KitDishwasher$12–$50Easy
Detergent DispenserDishwasher$30–$100Moderate
Circulation Pump and MotorDishwasher$90–$330Advanced
Broil ElementOven & Range$20–$75Easy
Oven IgniterOven & Range$25–$90Moderate
Surface Burner IgniterOven & Range$20–$95Moderate
Radiant Surface ElementOven & Range$25–$100Moderate
Infinite SwitchOven & Range$20–$70Moderate
Oven Door GasketOven & Range$20–$80Easy
Oven Door HingesOven & Range$30–$120Moderate
Electronic Control BoardOven & Range$90–$380Moderate
Door Interlock Switch SetMicrowave$10–$40Moderate
Turntable Coupler and Roller RingMicrowave$8–$30Easy
Grease and Charcoal FiltersMicrowave$12–$45Easy
Cavity Lamp and SocketMicrowave$5–$25Easy
Vent Fan MotorMicrowave$40–$140Moderate
Control Board or TouchpadMicrowave$50–$220Moderate
MagnetronMicrowave$55–$190Advanced
High-Voltage Diode and CapacitorMicrowave$10–$60Advanced
Start Relay and OverloadFreezer$12–$45Easy
Door GasketFreezer$40–$140Easy
Temperature Control ThermostatFreezer$25–$90Moderate
Defrost ThermostatFreezer$15–$50Moderate
Defrost TimerFreezer$25–$80Moderate
Evaporator Fan MotorFreezer$40–$130Moderate
Defrost HeaterFreezer$30–$100Advanced
Lid Hinge and LockFreezer$12–$60Easy
Grease FilterRange Hood$15–$65Easy
Charcoal FilterRange Hood$15–$55Easy
Blower WheelRange Hood$20–$80Moderate
Blower MotorRange Hood$60–$260Moderate
Speed SwitchRange Hood$12–$90Easy
Light Socket and LampRange Hood$8–$40Easy
Damper FlapRange Hood$10–$40Easy

Prices are typical ranges for the category, not Frigidaire quotes. OEM parts sit toward the top of each range; aftermarket toward the bottom.

Frigidaire repair by state

Every state with a listed Frigidaire business. Each opens the full list for that state with ratings, licensing and phone numbers.

Frigidaire repair — common questions

Do I need a technician authorised by Frigidaire, or will any repair company do?
Frigidaire sits in the mid-range tier. Any qualified technician can take the job. Factory-authorised service mainly matters while the machine is still in its warranty period — outside it, an experienced independent is usually faster and cheaper. While the appliance is still inside its warranty period, check the manufacturer's terms before you book anyone — using an unauthorised technician can affect a warranty claim.
Are Frigidaire parts expensive, and where do they come from?
The best-stocked parts situation in the trade. OEM components are easy to source, aftermarket equivalents exist for most of them, and a technician will often have the common failure on the van rather than ordering it. For Frigidaire specifically, parts are usually sourced through: General parts retailers. Whoever you use will need the full model and serial number from the data plate to order the right component.
Should I take the OEM part or the aftermarket one?
Both are defensible and it depends on the component. For a mechanical wear item — a drain pump, a door switch, a belt — a reputable aftermarket part is usually fine and materially cheaper. For a control board, or anything the machine calibrates against, OEM is the safer choice. What matters more than the label is the warranty: ask what the shop gives on the part and on its own labour, and get that answer before you approve the work.
The ice maker has stopped and the fridge is otherwise fine. Is that expensive?
It is usually one of the cheaper refrigerator repairs, because the assembly is replaced as a module rather than opened up and none of it touches the sealed system. Before you book, check the external causes: the supply valve, a kinked or frozen fill line, the arm or sensor that shuts production off when the bin is full, and a filter that is overdue. Then say ice maker only, cooling is fine when you call — it tells the technician what to bring.
Why does my quote look nothing like my neighbour's for the same brand?
Because the badge spans a lot of machines. A builder-grade top-freezer and a built-in column both say Frigidaire on the door, and they have different components, different access and different labour. Add the OEM-or-aftermarket difference and two honest quotes can sit a long way apart. Compare model numbers rather than brand names, and ask each shop which specific part it is pricing.
How do I find Frigidaire repair near me?
This page lists 635 listed businesses across 50 states whose profile names Frigidaire among the brands they service, ranked by rating and then review count. Every listing carries a direct phone number — there is no lead form and no referral fee. Compare two or three on rating, licensing and years in business, then call the one that explains the fault most clearly.
Which Frigidaire appliances can be repaired?
Frigidaire covers refrigeration, freezers, laundry, dishwashers, cooking, microwaves and ventilation, across a range running from plain builder-grade units up to built-in and professional-style models. Listed Frigidaire pros currently cover refrigerator, dryer, washer, oven & range, dishwasher, freezer and more. As a rule of thumb, repair is the better value when the quote comes in under half the replacement price and the machine still has a meaningful share of its expected life left.
What should I have ready before I call about my Frigidaire appliance?
The model and serial number from the data plate — photograph it, do not transcribe it. Then the error code if the machine shows one, when the fault started, and whether anything changed just before it did. Say which line you have. A builder-grade top-freezer and a built-in column both carry this badge and they are not the same job. That is usually enough for a technician to quote accurately over the phone instead of quoting a range.
Is it worth repairing my Frigidaire appliance, or should I replace it?
The volume tier. These are the machines most technicians see most days, which is the single biggest advantage they have. The site's value estimator prices mid-range machines at 1× a category's typical new price, then depreciates from there, which is the honest way to frame the decision: compare the quoted repair against what the machine is worth today, not against what it cost new. Ask for parts and labour as separate figures so you can see which one is driving the total.

Need Frigidaire repair?

Every business on ApplianceRepairListing is listed free and answers its own phone. Compare two or three, confirm licensing, ask whether the part is OEM or aftermarket, and book the one that explains the fault clearly.