If your Frigidaire dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Houghton list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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 Houghton
6 repair companies serve Houghton from within 80 miles. The rest are spread across Dollar Bay (2), Calumet (1), and Mohawk (1). Distances run up to about 79 miles. The closest is Ozanich Tom & Renee, about 3.3 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Houghton mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 2.6 stars across 4 businesses. Houghton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Houghton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (80 mi) | 6 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 3.4, 10.2 |
Closest matches for Houghton: North State Refrigeration. (10.2 miles away, based in Calumet, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ozanich Tom & Renee (3.3 miles away, based in Dollar Bay); Keweenaw Kitchens. (3.4 miles away, based in Dollar Bay, 4.0 stars from 4 reviews); Mohawk Emergency Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Mohawk, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Dryer Lines and Features
What a Frigidaire Dryer Technician Deals With
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
- 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 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
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Houghton
Keeping a Frigidaire Dryer Running
- 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?
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Frigidaire Dryer Call
- 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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around Houghton
Most dryer calls in Houghton 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Houghton Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Frigidaire dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair FAQs: Houghton, MI
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is this Frigidaire customer service?
Which Houghton technicians work on Frigidaire?
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Frigidaire Dryer Repair Near Houghton
Also Serving Towns Around Houghton
Live outside Houghton? The same Frigidaire dryer repair technicians serve Laurium and Ironwood. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
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.