Frigidaire owners in University Place usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving University Place, with those that mention Frigidaire first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Frigidaire. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Frigidaire dryers and other brands.
Independent Frigidaire Dryer Technicians, University Place WA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of University Place. 2 of them are based in University Place itself, and other nearby bases include Tacoma (14), Federal Way (6), and Spanaway (4). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Essential University Place Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from University Place. No company within 90 miles of University Place mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for University Place: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (9.5 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Weirs Appliances (7.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FIX UFA Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews).
Know Your Frigidaire Dryer
How Frigidaire Dryers Are Built
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?
Frigidaire Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in University Place
Keeping a Frigidaire Dryer Running
- 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?
- 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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around University Place
Most dryer calls in University Place 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
Washington's state plumber certification law defines plumbing as potable water, waste, medical gas and similar systems and does not list fuel gas piping, so gas line work is not part of the state plumber certificate. Source: Chapter 18.106 RCW, Plumbers
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near University Place
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair FAQs: University Place, WA
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Should I repair or replace my Frigidaire dryer?
Why does my Frigidaire dryer show an error code?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Frigidaire Dryer Repair for Towns Near University Place
The technicians listed for University Place also cover smaller towns nearby, including Fircrest. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Frigidaire dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any error code your Frigidaire dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a University Place technician bring the right parts.