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 Ellicott City, with those that mention Frigidaire first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Frigidaire. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Frigidaire dryers and other brands.
Frigidaire Dryer Repair Near Ellicott City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Ellicott City. 1 list an address in Ellicott City, and the rest are spread across Baltimore (14), Columbia (6), and Randallstown (3). Distances run up to about 12 miles. No company within 90 miles of Ellicott City mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Howard County, about 1.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
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.
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 3.6, 4.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
First up for Ellicott City: Mr. Appliance of Howard County (1.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NT Appliances Repair Service (7.6 miles away, based in Randallstown, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (11.7 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Dryer Features Technicians Work On
How Frigidaire Dryers Are Built
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?
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?
- 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
Frigidaire Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
Most Frigidaire dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
What Ellicott City Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Ellicott City 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Ellicott City
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair FAQs: Ellicott City, MD
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
What should I do about a Frigidaire error code?
Is my Frigidaire dryer worth repairing?
Which Ellicott City technicians work on Frigidaire?
Other Dryer Repair in Ellicott City
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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.