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 Oakdale list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
Independent listings only: Washer and Dryer Repair is not affiliated with or endorsed by Frigidaire. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Frigidaire directly.
Frigidaire Dryer Repair Near Oakdale
Within 30 miles of Oakdale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Oakdale, and the rest are spread across St Paul (10), Maplewood (4), and West St Paul (4). Distances run up to about 12 miles. David Hayes Appliance Service Specialists is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Oakdale. None of the repair companies near Oakdale name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oakdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.8, 3.3 |
At the top of the Oakdale list: Warners' Stellian Appliance (4.4 miles away, based in Woodbury, 4.7 stars from 2,220 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (10.0 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.8 stars from 2,260 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (2.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Maplewood, 4.5 stars from 235 reviews, 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?
The outside exhaust hood should have a swing-out damper, no screen over the opening, and at least 12 inches of clearance above the ground. Source: Frigidaire - Dryer - Not Drying and Extended Drying Time
Common Frigidaire Dryer Problems
- 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?
- 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 will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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?
- 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?
What Frigidaire Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Frigidaire Dryer Call
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- 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
What Oakdale Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Oakdale 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
The state does not license gas fitters; contractors doing gas work must be bonded with the Department of Labor and Industry, and cities such as Minneapolis and St. Paul set their own gas fitter licensing. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Oakdale
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair FAQs: Oakdale, MN
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Do you work for Frigidaire?
How do I find a technician who knows Frigidaire dryers?
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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.