If your Frigidaire dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Frigidaire and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Frigidaire, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Frigidaire Dryer Technicians, Newport RI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Newport. 1 list an address in Newport, and other nearby bases include Providence (6), Warwick (5), and Cranston (5). No company within 90 miles of Newport mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Elvarique Newport Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Newport. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 39 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newport. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 7.5, 9.3 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
First up for Newport: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (9.7 miles away, based in North Kingstown, 4.9 stars from 2,266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in North Kingstown, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.7 miles away, based in Warwick, 4.5 stars from 177 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (22.0 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Frigidaire Dryer Technician Deals With
Frigidaire notes that a 208-volt supply instead of 240 volts can lengthen drying times. Source: Frigidaire - Dryer - Not Drying and Extended Drying Time
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?
- Dryer not heating. Frigidaire says to check first for a tripped breaker or blown fuse on the dryer circuit, then confirm the cycle isn't Air Fluff and, on gas models, that the gas valve is open and supply is on. Source: Frigidaire - My dryer is running, but does not seem to be heating. What should I do?
When to Call for Frigidaire Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Newport
Care Frigidaire Recommends for Its Dryers
- Wipe the moisture sensor bars with rubbing alcohol to remove dryer-sheet residue. Source: Frigidaire - Dryer - Not Drying and Extended Drying Time
- 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?
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Any error code on the display
Dryer Notes for Newport, RI
Most dryer calls in Newport 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.
Rhode Island does not issue a license named for appliance repair, but its Department of Labor and Training licenses pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, including a limited natural gas service license that covers servicing gas-fueled appliances. Source: Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinklerfitters, Sheet Metal Workers and Oil Heat Contractors (260-RICR-30-15-2)
In Rhode Island, you can check a license with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board: Search a Registrant/Licensee or report a problem to the Rhode Island Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Newport
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair FAQs: Newport, RI
Which Newport technicians work on Frigidaire?
What should I do about a Frigidaire error code?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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Frigidaire Dryer Repair for Towns Near Newport
Live outside Newport? The same Frigidaire dryer repair technicians serve Wakefield-Peacedale and Kingston. 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.