If your Frigidaire dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Frigidaire and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Frigidaire. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Frigidaire dishwashers and other brands.
Independent Frigidaire Dishwasher Technicians, Middletown DE
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Middletown. 3 of them are based in Middletown itself, and the rest are spread across Wilmington (12), New Castle (6), and Dover (5). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Middletown mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Ventura Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Middletown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.7, 1.8 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 55 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
The leading options for Middletown are Ventura Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Townsend, 4.9 stars from 2,887 reviews); County Appliance Service (8.5 miles away, based in St Georges, 4.9 stars from 198 reviews); Abbott Appliance (18.5 miles away, based in Elkton, 5.0 stars from 331 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.6 stars from 631 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
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
Frigidaire Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 cleaning. Frigidaire points first to the cycle chosen, since Rinse, Quick Wash and 30 Minute cycles won't handle heavy soil, then loading, detergent amount and a clogged filter, glass trap or spray arms. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher - Not Cleaning
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your Frigidaire Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Middletown
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
- Keep the rinse aid dispenser filled and adjust its setting if the model allows. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher - Not Drying
Budgeting for a Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair
Most Frigidaire dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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
- 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
Local Notes for Middletown
Most dishwasher calls in Middletown 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.
Delaware does not issue a separate appliance repair license; its plumbing and HVACR licensing law covers gas piping but excludes installing gas appliances where service connections already exist. Source: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 18, Subchapter I
In Delaware, you can report a problem to the Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit (Consumer Mediation Unit).
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Middletown
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair Frigidaire dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Middletown, DE
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Is this Frigidaire customer service?
Why does my Frigidaire dishwasher show an error code?
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Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair Near Middletown
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Frigidaire dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Middletown technician bring the right parts.