Frigidaire owners in Elizabeth City usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Elizabeth City list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
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Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair Near Elizabeth City
Within 60 miles of Elizabeth City there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Elizabeth City itself, and the rest are spread across Virginia Beach (16), Chesapeake (8), and Norfolk (5). The farthest listed company is about 41 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Elizabeth City. No company within 90 miles of Elizabeth City mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Elizabeth City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 6.0, 29.8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 59 |
The leading options for Elizabeth City are East Coast Appliance (38.2 miles away, based in Norfolk, 4.9 stars from 3,721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (39.6 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 5,034 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G H Appliance Repair of OBX (36.3 miles away, based in Kill Devil Hills, 4.9 stars from 748 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (31.9 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.8 stars from 2,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Dishwasher Lines and Features
What Makes Frigidaire Dishwasher Repairs Different
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
The drain hose needs a high loop with no kinks, and on disposal hookups the knockout plug must be removed. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwashers - Not Draining
Common Frigidaire Dishwasher Problems
- 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
- 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
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 |
| 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 |
| PF | Power was lost during a cycle; press Start/Cancel to clear it and start a new cycle. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Error Code Guide |
Signs Your Frigidaire Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Care Frigidaire Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- Clear trapped debris from the spray arms along with the filter and glass trap. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher - Not Cleaning
- 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
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?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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
- How old the dishwasher is
- 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
Local Notes for Elizabeth City
Most dishwasher calls in Elizabeth City 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. ยง 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Elizabeth City
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Elizabeth City, NC
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
More Dishwasher Repair in Elizabeth City, NC
Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair Near Elizabeth City
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Frigidaire dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Elizabeth City technician bring the right parts.