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 Poquoson 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.
Who Works on Frigidaire Dryers Near Poquoson
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Poquoson. Other nearby bases include Norfolk (9), Hampton (5), and Yorktown (4). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Poquoson mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Gateway Appliance Experts, about 2.5 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 5.3, 6.3 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
Closest matches for Poquoson: East Coast Appliance (21.4 miles away, based in Norfolk, 4.9 stars from 3,721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (9.2 miles away, based in Newport News, 4.8 stars from 2,512 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Specialist (6.7 miles away, based in Hampton, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Dryer Lines and Features
What Makes Frigidaire Dryer Repairs Different
Frigidaire notes that a 208-volt supply instead of 240 volts can lengthen drying times. Source: Frigidaire - Dryer - Not Drying and Extended Drying Time
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?
Common Frigidaire Dryer Problems
- 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 won't start. Frigidaire suggests holding the start button for about two seconds, turning the cycle knob slightly past start, making sure the door is fully closed and the plug is seated, then checking the breaker or fuse. Source: Frigidaire - What should I do if my dryer does not start?
Frigidaire Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Poquoson
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
- 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:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Any error code on the display
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
What Poquoson Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Poquoson 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
The Board for Contractors licenses gas fitting contractors and individual gas fitter, natural gas fitter and liquefied petroleum gas fitter tradesmen. Source: 18VAC50-30-10, Definitions (Individual License and Certification Regulations)
Questions to Ask a Poquoson Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair FAQs: Poquoson, VA
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
What should I do about a Frigidaire error code?
Is my Frigidaire dryer worth repairing?
Do you work for Frigidaire?
Other Dryer Repair in Poquoson
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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.