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 Wheaton, with those that mention Frigidaire first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Frigidaire Dryer Repair Near Wheaton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wheaton. 1 of them are based in Wheaton itself, and other nearby bases include Silver Spring (11), Bethesda (11), and Rockville (6). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The Fix - Phone Repair, Tablet Repair and Accessories is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Wheaton. None of the repair companies near Wheaton name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.7, 1.7 |
The leading options for Wheaton are InterTech Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bettar Appliance Master (1.7 miles away, based in Kensington, 4.4 stars from 140 reviews).
Frigidaire Dryer Lines and Features
What Makes Frigidaire Dryer Repairs Different
Electric models have a thermal limiter safety switch that cuts the motor when the dryer overheats, and it must be replaced by a service technician once tripped. Source: Frigidaire - What should I do if my dryer stops operating?
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- Dryer stops running. Frigidaire says an overloaded dryer can overheat its motor, so let it cool about 30 minutes and cut the load to a third to half of the drum; a tripped thermal limiter on electric models needs a technician. Source: Frigidaire - What should I do if my dryer stops operating?
- 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?
Frigidaire Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Gets Fixed on a Wheaton Dryer Call
Care Frigidaire Recommends for Its 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?
- 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?
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
What Wheaton Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Wheaton 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Wheaton
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair Frigidaire dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair FAQs: Wheaton, MD
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The technicians listed for Wheaton also cover smaller towns nearby, including North Kensington and South Kensington. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Frigidaire dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any error code your Frigidaire dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Wheaton technician bring the right parts.