If your Frigidaire dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Santa Rosa, with those that mention Frigidaire first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Frigidaire, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Frigidaire Dryers Near Santa Rosa
23 repair companies serve Santa Rosa from within 30 miles. 7 of them are based in Santa Rosa itself, and other nearby bases include Novato (5), Rohnert Park (3), and Napa (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. None of the repair companies near Santa Rosa name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 1.2 |
At the top of the Santa Rosa list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Center (7.2 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (0.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gold Ridge Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 553 reviews).
Know Your Frigidaire Dryer
How Frigidaire Dryers Are Built
The outside exhaust hood should have a swing-out damper, no screen over the opening, and at least 12 inches of clearance above the ground. Source: Frigidaire - Dryer - Not Drying and Extended Drying Time
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- Dryer making noise. Frigidaire says to fasten buckles and metal fasteners, check the drum for coins, then run an empty load; if the noise continues with the drum empty, contact service. Source: Frigidaire - Is it normal for my dryer to make sounds or noises?
- 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?
When to Call for Frigidaire Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Santa Rosa
Keeping a Frigidaire Dryer Running
- Wipe the moisture sensor bars with rubbing alcohol to remove dryer-sheet residue. Source: Frigidaire - Dryer - Not Drying and Extended Drying Time
- On gas models, leave space around the dryer and keep laundry or rugs from piling against the front or back so the burner gets enough air. Source: Frigidaire - My dryer is running, but does not seem to be heating. What should I do?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Santa Rosa
Most dryer calls in Santa Rosa 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Questions to Ask a Santa Rosa Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair FAQs: Santa Rosa, CA
Is this Frigidaire customer service?
Is my Frigidaire dryer worth repairing?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Nearby Towns Served From Santa Rosa
Live outside Santa Rosa? The same Frigidaire dryer repair technicians serve Sebastopol, Calistoga, and St. Helena. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
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.