Frigidaire owners in Star usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Star list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Frigidaire. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Frigidaire dishwashers and other brands.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair Near Star
Within 30 miles of Star there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Boise (13), Nampa (8), and Caldwell (7). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. Nearest on the list: Augurey appliance and home, around 4.7 miles out. None of the repair companies near Star name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 39 businesses.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.7, 6.4, 6.9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
Closest matches for Star: Cody's Appliance Repair Eagle ID (7.7 miles away, based in Eagle, 4.9 stars from 1,470 reviews); Better Appliance Services (7.4 miles away, based in Boise, 5.0 stars from 413 reviews); Quality Appliance (10.3 miles away, based in Boise, 4.8 stars from 988 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (8.4 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.9 stars from 1,198 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
A countertop drain air gap, where installed, has its own removable filter and is a plumbing part, not part of the dishwasher. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Glass Trap and Filter Guide
Common Frigidaire Dishwasher Problems
- 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
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 |
| LOC | The door is locked. 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 |
Signs Your Frigidaire Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Frigidaire Dishwashers
- Clean the filter and glass trap every two to three months. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Odors
- 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
What Frigidaire Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- How old the dishwasher is
Dishwasher Notes for Star, ID
Most dishwasher calls in Star 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.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
In Idaho, you can check a license with the Idaho DOPL Search for a License or Registration or report a problem to the Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Star
- How often do you repair Frigidaire dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Star, ID
Why are my dishes still wet?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Should I repair or replace my Frigidaire dishwasher?
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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.