Frigidaire owners in Upper Montclair usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Frigidaire and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Who Works on Frigidaire Dryers Near Upper Montclair
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Upper Montclair. The rest are spread across Clifton (17), Passaic (6), and Bloomfield (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Allwood Appliance Repair Pro is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Upper Montclair. No company within 90 miles of Upper Montclair mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
Closest matches for Upper Montclair: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (3.8 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan Marc Appliance (4.4 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clickfix appliance repair (3.5 miles away, based in Clifton, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Frigidaire Dryer
What Makes Frigidaire Dryer Repairs Different
Auto Dry cycles rely on moisture sensor bars in the drum, which fabric softener sheets can coat with residue. Source: Frigidaire - Dryer - Not Drying and Extended Drying Time
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- 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 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?
Frigidaire Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Upper Montclair Dryer Call
Owner Care for Frigidaire 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?
- 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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- 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
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Dryer Notes for Upper Montclair, NJ
Most dryer calls in Upper Montclair 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Upper Montclair Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair FAQs: Upper Montclair, NJ
Do you work for Frigidaire?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Which Upper Montclair technicians work on Frigidaire?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Live outside Upper Montclair? The same Frigidaire dryer repair technicians serve Brookdale, Glen Ridge, North Caldwell, and Caldwell. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
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.