Most Frigidaire dryer repairs in Lake Station involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Lake Station, 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.
Frigidaire Dryer Repair Near Lake Station
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lake Station. Other nearby bases include Chicago (5), Gary (3), and Valparaiso (3). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. Nearest on the list: D&T Hvac And Appliance Repair, around 5.0 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Lake Station names Frigidaire in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Station. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.0, 5.0, 5.9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
At the top of the Lake Station list: Whirlpool Appliance Repair (40.2 miles away, based in Chicago, 1.4 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro (11.9 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Michigan City, 4.6 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hiscox Service Inc (10.0 miles away, based in Chesterton, 4.0 stars from 70 reviews).
Frigidaire Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Frigidaire Dryer Technician Deals With
Frigidaire notes that a 208-volt supply instead of 240 volts can lengthen drying times. Source: Frigidaire - Dryer - Not Drying and Extended Drying Time
Common Frigidaire Dryer Problems
- 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?
- 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?
Signs Your Frigidaire Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Station
Owner Care for Frigidaire Dryers
- 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?
- 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?
Budgeting for a Frigidaire Dryer Repair
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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Local Notes for Lake Station
Most dryer calls in Lake Station 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.
Indiana licenses plumbers statewide through the Indiana Plumbing Commission but has no statewide HVAC technician license, so heating and mechanical contractor licensing, including gas appliance work, is set by individual counties and cities. Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development NextLevel Jobs: HVAC Technician
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Lake Station
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Station, IN
Is my Frigidaire dryer worth repairing?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Do you work for Frigidaire?
Why does my Frigidaire dryer show an error code?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Frigidaire dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.