If your Frigidaire dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Frigidaire and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Frigidaire. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Frigidaire dryers and other brands.
Who Works on Frigidaire Dryers Near Waterloo
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Waterloo. 1 of them are based in Waterloo itself, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (16), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). No company within 90 miles of Waterloo mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Appliance-Mend.com, around 0.7 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 7.6, 11.7 |
At the top of the Waterloo list: Mr. Appliance of Mid America (19.0 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance-Mend.com (0.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews); Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (23.2 miles away, based in De Soto, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.3 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Dryer Lines and Features
How Frigidaire Dryers Are Built
Frigidaire notes that a 208-volt supply instead of 240 volts can lengthen drying times. Source: Frigidaire - Dryer - Not Drying and Extended Drying Time
Auto Dry cycles rely on moisture sensor bars in the drum, which fabric softener sheets can coat with residue. Source: Frigidaire - Dryer - Not Drying and Extended Drying Time
Common Frigidaire Dryer Problems
- Clothes take too long to dry. Frigidaire points to a dirty lint screen, a clogged exhaust duct, residue on the moisture sensor bars, poor ventilation in a closet install, or a 208-volt supply. Source: Frigidaire - Dryer - Not Drying and Extended Drying Time
- 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?
When to Call for Frigidaire Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Frigidaire Dryer Running
- 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?
- Wipe the moisture sensor bars with rubbing alcohol to remove dryer-sheet residue. Source: Frigidaire - Dryer - Not Drying and Extended Drying Time
What Frigidaire Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- 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
What Waterloo Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Waterloo 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Waterloo
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Frigidaire dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair FAQs: Waterloo, IL
How do I find a technician who knows Frigidaire dryers?
Why does my Frigidaire dryer show an error code?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is my Frigidaire dryer worth repairing?
Other Dryer Repair in Waterloo
Frigidaire Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Waterloo
Live outside Waterloo? The same Frigidaire dryer repair technicians serve Chester. 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.