Frigidaire owners in El Cajon usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving El Cajon, with those that mention Frigidaire first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair Near El Cajon
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of El Cajon. 22 list an address in El Cajon, and the rest are spread across La Mesa (9), San Diego (3), and Santee (2). The closest is Rapid El Cajon Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. No company within 90 miles of El Cajon mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
The leading options for El Cajon are Reliable Appliance, Heating and Air (0.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 3,644 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SpeedMates Home Services (0.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Spark Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 5.0 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Dishwasher Lines and Features
What a Frigidaire Dishwasher Technician Deals With
Frigidaire's i20 drain-fault guidance calls for the drain hose to sit at least 32 inches off the floor. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Error Code Guide
Frigidaire uses a manual filter system with a coarse filter in the tub floor and a cylinder fine filter that twists counterclockwise to lift out for rinsing, not a self-cleaning grinder. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Glass Trap and Filter Guide
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- Dishwasher not drying. Frigidaire notes that plastics and concave items often stay wet, then says to check the cycle used, the rinse aid level and the water heater temperature. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher - Not Drying
- Dishwasher smells bad. Frigidaire asks when the unit was last cleaned, recommends a sanitize or vinegar cycle and filter cleaning, and says to confirm water isn't standing in the tub. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Odors
Reading a Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| Hd or HO | Not a fault: the unit is heating water before the cycle continues, and colder incoming water takes longer. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Error Code Guide |
| CL or Cd | The door is not fully closed and latched; closing it firmly should clear the code. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Error Code Guide |
| LOC | The door is locked. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Error Code Guide |
Frigidaire Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in El Cajon
Keeping a Frigidaire Dishwasher Running
- Clean the whole unit about every three months by running an empty PowerPlus or Heavy cycle with Sanitize, or an empty cycle with a cup of white vinegar in the tub. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Odors
- Clean the filter and glass trap every two to three months. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Odors
What Frigidaire Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Most Frigidaire dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- How old the dishwasher is
Dishwasher Notes for El Cajon, CA
Most dishwasher calls in El Cajon come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating parts.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in El Cajon
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair FAQs: El Cajon, CA
Do you work for Frigidaire?
Is my Frigidaire dishwasher worth repairing?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
How do I find a technician who knows Frigidaire dishwashers?
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Clean the filter, check the drain hose under the sink and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Frigidaire repair.