If your Frigidaire dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Alton, with those that mention Frigidaire first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair Near Alton
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Alton. 4 of them are based in Alton itself, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (13), Florissant (4), and Edwardsville (3). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Nearest on the list: Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings, around 1.1 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Alton mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.0, 2.0 |
Closest matches for Alton: Hoffmann Brothers (11.9 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings (1.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (13.2 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mid America Service Appliance Repair (18.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Frigidaire Dishwasher
What Makes Frigidaire Dishwasher Repairs Different
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 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
- 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
What Frigidaire Dishwasher Codes Mean
| 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 |
| 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 |
When to Call for Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Alton
Care Frigidaire Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- 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
- Clear trapped debris from the spray arms along with the filter and glass trap. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher - Not Cleaning
Budgeting for a Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
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
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- How old the dishwasher is
Around Alton
Most dishwasher calls in Alton 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.
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How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Alton
- 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: Alton, IL
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Is my Frigidaire dishwasher worth repairing?
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Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair Near Alton
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Frigidaire dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Alton technician bring the right parts.