A Frigidaire dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. Below are independent repair companies serving Richmond, with those that mention Frigidaire first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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, Richmond VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Richmond. 27 of them are based in Richmond itself, and the rest are spread across Mechanicsville (4), Midlothian (2), and Glen Allen (2). Distances run up to about 12 miles. No company within 90 miles of Richmond mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Richmond, around 1.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
|---|---|
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 53 |
First up for Richmond: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (7.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (8.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (7.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Frigidaire Dryer
What Makes Frigidaire Dryer Repairs Different
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 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?
- 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
Signs Your Frigidaire Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Gets Fixed on a Richmond Dryer Call
Care Frigidaire Recommends for Its 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?
- 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?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Frigidaire dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around Richmond
Gas dryers in Richmond are typically served by Richmond Gas Works (City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: City of Richmond: Richmond's Gas Utility information sheet
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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Richmond
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair FAQs: Richmond, VA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
How do I find a technician who knows Frigidaire dryers?
Do you work for Frigidaire?
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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.