A Frigidaire dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. The Gardendale list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Frigidaire. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Frigidaire dryers and other brands.
Independent Frigidaire Dryer Technicians, Gardendale AL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gardendale. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (28), Remlap (2), and Bessemer (2). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Gardendale mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Reliable Appliance Repair, about 7.1 miles away. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gardendale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.1, 7.4, 7.9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 58 |
At the top of the Gardendale list: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (9.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (10.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Atlas Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,483 reviews).
Frigidaire Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Frigidaire Dryer Technician Deals With
Electric Frigidaire dryers run on a 240-volt circuit fed by two household breakers or fuses, and one tripped breaker can leave the drum turning with no heat. Source: Frigidaire - My dryer is running, but does not seem to be heating. What should I do?
Frigidaire Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Dryer won't start. Frigidaire suggests holding the start button for about two seconds, turning the cycle knob slightly past start, making sure the door is fully closed and the plug is seated, then checking the breaker or fuse. Source: Frigidaire - What should I do if my dryer does not start?
- Dryer not heating. Frigidaire says to check first for a tripped breaker or blown fuse on the dryer circuit, then confirm the cycle isn't Air Fluff and, on gas models, that the gas valve is open and supply is on. Source: Frigidaire - My dryer is running, but does not seem to be heating. What should I do?
Signs Your Frigidaire Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Gardendale Dryer Call
Keeping a Frigidaire Dryer Running
- Clean the lint screen before or after every load and occasionally wash it in warm, soapy water, letting it dry fully before reinstalling. Source: Frigidaire - Dryers - How often do I need to clean my dryer or the lint screen/filter?
- Inspect and clean the full outdoor exhaust and venting about every 18 months. Source: Frigidaire - Dryers - How often do I need to clean my dryer or the lint screen/filter?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Frigidaire dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What to Have Ready for a Frigidaire Dryer Call
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Gardendale
Most dryer calls in Gardendale come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
Gas fitting work in Alabama requires a state gas fitter license from the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board, which tests competency before anyone performs, supervises or contracts gas fitting. Source: About the Board - Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Gardendale
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair FAQs: Gardendale, AL
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Clean the lint screen, check the vent hood outside and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Frigidaire repair.