A Frigidaire dishwasher shares most of its basic parts with other dishwashers, but its filter design, drying system, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. Below are independent repair companies serving Santa Cruz, with those that mention Frigidaire first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Frigidaire, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Frigidaire Dishwashers Near Santa Cruz
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Santa Cruz. 8 list an address in Santa Cruz, and other nearby bases include Los Gatos (10), Watsonville (5), and Capitola (3). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. Nearest on the list: Santa Cruz Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Santa Cruz mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.9 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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
At the top of the Santa Cruz list: Santa Cruz Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ExpressApplianceandHVACRepair (19.4 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lighthouse Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Santa Cruz Appliance Repair Tech (0.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews).
Know Your Frigidaire Dishwasher
How Frigidaire Dishwashers Are Built
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 starting. Frigidaire says to make sure Delay Start or Child Lock isn't set, the door is fully closed, Start was pressed, and the water and breaker are on. Source: Frigidaire - What Should I Do If My Dishwasher Is Not Starting?
- Dishwasher not draining. Frigidaire says to check the drain hose for kinks and a proper high loop, rinse the glass trap and filter, and confirm the disposal knockout plug was removed. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwashers - Not Draining
Reading a Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| i20 | The dishwasher did not drain completely; check the disposal knockout, the drain hose for pinches and height, and the filters and sump. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Error Code Guide |
| 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 |
| LOC | The door is locked. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Error Code Guide |
When to Call for Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Frigidaire Dishwasher Running
- Set the water heater to at least 120°F and run hot water at the kitchen sink before starting a cycle. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher - Not Drying
- Keep the rinse aid dispenser filled and adjust its setting if the model allows. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher - Not Drying
What Frigidaire Dishwasher Repairs Cost
A Frigidaire dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
What Santa Cruz Owners Should Know
City of Santa Cruz Water Department, which supplies Santa Cruz, reports hardness of moderately hard per the utility; 2025 averages of about 160 mg/L (Graham Hill plant) to about 260 mg/L (Beltz plants) as CaCO3. Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Santa Cruz Water Department 2025 Water Quality Report
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).
Before You Book in Santa Cruz
- 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?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Santa Cruz, CA
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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.