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 Portland, 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.
Independent Frigidaire Dryer Technicians, Portland ME
17 repair companies serve Portland from within 30 miles. 5 of them are based in Portland itself, and the rest are spread across Auburn (3), South Portland (1), and Scarborough (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Portland mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Appliance Repair Portland ME, about 1.1 miles away. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.8, 2.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
Closest matches for Portland: Agren (3.8 miles away, based in South Portland, 4.8 stars from 2,172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Advantage (23.4 miles away, based in Kennebunk, 4.7 stars from 641 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Agren (29.0 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.8 stars from 1,332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Agren (23.3 miles away, based in Topsham, 4.9 stars from 2,165 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Dryer Features Technicians Work On
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?
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 over-dried. Frigidaire recommends picking the right cycle and temperature and using Auto Dry rather than Timed Dry. Source: Frigidaire - My clothes seem to be over-dried. How can I prevent this?
When to Call for Frigidaire Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Care Frigidaire Recommends for Its Dryers
- 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
Most Frigidaire dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Local Notes for Portland
Most dryer calls in Portland 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.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
The Maine Fuel Board licenses propane and natural gas technicians, who install, repair and service gas equipment under specific authorizations, including appliance connection and service and large equipment connection and service. Source: Maine Revised Statutes Title 32, ยง18135: Propane and natural gas technician
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Portland
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair FAQs: Portland, ME
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why does my Frigidaire dryer show an error code?
Which Portland technicians work on Frigidaire?
Other Dryer Repair in Portland
Frigidaire Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
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.