Frigidaire owners in Santa Maria usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Frigidaire and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on Frigidaire Dishwashers Near Santa Maria
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Santa Maria. 7 list an address in Santa Maria, and the rest are spread across Lompoc (4), San Luis Obispo (4), and Arroyo Grande (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. No company within 90 miles of Santa Maria mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Ib-solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Santa Maria. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 15 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
First up for Santa Maria: Ib-solutions (0.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 553 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ruffoni's Home Appliance (15.4 miles away, based in Arroyo Grande, 4.8 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Idler's Home (1.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Frigidaire Dishwasher
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
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 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?
What Frigidaire Dishwasher Codes Mean
| 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 |
| PF | Power was lost during a cycle; press Start/Cancel to clear it and start a new cycle. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Error Code Guide |
| i40 | The filter or sump is clogged; clean the glass trap and filter and run it again. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Error Code Guide |
Frigidaire Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What Gets Fixed on a Santa Maria Dishwasher Call
Owner Care for Frigidaire Dishwashers
- Keep the rinse aid dispenser filled and adjust its setting if the model allows. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher - Not Drying
- 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
What Frigidaire Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 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 repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
What to Have Ready for a Frigidaire Dishwasher Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
What Santa Maria Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Santa Maria 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).
Questions to Ask a Santa Maria Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Santa Maria, 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.