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Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair in Cranston, RI

A local list of independent Frigidaire dishwasher technicians for Cranston and the Providence County area, plus a helpline that connects you with one.

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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.

This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Frigidaire, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.

Independent Frigidaire Dishwasher Technicians, Cranston RI

Within 30 miles of Cranston there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in Cranston itself, and the rest are spread across Providence (13), Warwick (5), and Johnston (4). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Cranston mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Wickford Appliance Sales & Service is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Cranston. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 businesses.

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Wickford Appliance Sales & Service
108 Atwood Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
1.2 mi from Cranston
★★★★★ 4.9 (1,254 reviews)
Saturday hours
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JB Appliance Repair
9 Esten St, Providence, RI 02908
5.7 mi from Cranston
★★★★★ 4.8 (204 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Ocean State Appliance
2949 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI 02919
6.3 mi from Cranston
★★★★★ 5.0 (83 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Sears Appliance Repair
650 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
3.0 mi from Cranston
★★★★½ 4.5 (177 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Sears Appliance Repair
296 Garfield Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
2.8 mi from Cranston
★★★★½ 4.5 (281 reviews)
Saturday hours
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J's Broadway Appliance & TV
47 Cedar Swamp Rd, Smithfield, RI 02917
8.1 mi from Cranston
★★★★½ 4.6 (144 reviews)
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LC APPLIANCE SERVICE
416 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
7.4 mi from Cranston
★★★★★ 4.9 (359 reviews)
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Rhody Appliance Repair
Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02889
4.7 mi from Cranston
★★★★½ 4.6 (84 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Danny's Appliance
200 Academy Ave, Providence, RI 02908
4.9 mi from Cranston
★★★★ 4.2 (771 reviews)
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Arnold's Appliance Service Inc.
11 Main Ave, Warwick, RI 02886
5.3 mi from Cranston
★★★★★ 4.8 (17 reviews)
Saturday hours

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.

By the numbers: technicians near Cranston
Three nearest companies, miles away1.2, 1.3, 1.5
Name dishwashers in their listing0
Mention Frigidaire0
Listing Saturday hours44
Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi)60
Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews)22

At the top of the Cranston list: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (1.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JB Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Providence, 4.8 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ocean State Appliance (6.3 miles away, based in Johnston, 5.0 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Warwick, 4.5 stars from 177 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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Know Your Frigidaire Dishwasher

Sahara DryFrigidaire's top drying option on select models, adding forced air to heated drying.
PowerPlus cycleA heavy-duty wash cycle that Frigidaire also recommends with the Sanitize option for cleaning the empty tub.

What a Frigidaire Dishwasher Technician Deals With

Select models add forced air to heated drying (Sahara Dry or PowerPlus Dry), while Air Dry uses no heat and may leave some items damp. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher - Not Drying

Frigidaire Dishwasher Symptoms and First Checks

  • 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 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

What Frigidaire Dishwasher Codes Mean

CodeWhat it means
i20The 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
i40The filter or sump is clogged; clean the glass trap and filter and run it again. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Error Code Guide
PFPower was lost during a cycle; press Start/Cancel to clear it and start a new cycle. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Error Code Guide

When to Call for Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair

  • Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
  • Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
  • Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink

How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Cranston

Heating element and thermostatMany dishwashers heat water and dry dishes with an element in the bottom of the tub, controlled by a thermostat or temperature sensor. Cold, wet dishes at the end of a cycle point here.
Water inlet valveAn electric valve meters fresh water into the tub. A technician checks its screen for debris and tests the coil when the dishwasher fills slowly, does not fill, or overfills.

Care Frigidaire Recommends for Its Dishwashers

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:

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

  • 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
  • Any error code or pattern of blinking lights

Around Cranston

Most dishwasher calls in Cranston 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.

Rhode Island does not issue a license named for appliance repair, but its Department of Labor and Training licenses pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, including a limited natural gas service license that covers servicing gas-fueled appliances. Source: Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinklerfitters, Sheet Metal Workers and Oil Heat Contractors (260-RICR-30-15-2)

In Rhode Island, you can check a license with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board: Search a Registrant/Licensee or report a problem to the Rhode Island Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit.

Questions to Ask a Cranston Technician

  • If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
  • Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
  • What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?

Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Cranston, RI

What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
The usual causes are a clogged filter, blocked spray arm holes, water that is not hot enough when the cycle starts, the wrong amount of detergent, or loading that blocks the spray. If those are fine, a technician checks the inlet valve, the wash pump and the heating parts.
How do I find a technician who knows Frigidaire dishwashers?
Companies whose listings or websites mention Frigidaire are flagged on this page. Most dishwasher technicians work on several brands, so ask how often they service your model line and whether they can get Frigidaire parts quickly.
Why does my dishwasher smell?
Food trapped in the filter and sump is the usual source, along with a drain hose that lets water back in. Clean the filter, check that the drain hose has a high loop or air gap, and run an empty hot cycle with a dishwasher cleaner.

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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.

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