If your Frigidaire dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Sumter 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 Sumter
40 repair companies serve Sumter from within 60 miles. 5 list an address in Sumter, and the rest are spread across Columbia (16), Florence (4), and Lexington (3). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. None of the repair companies near Sumter name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Sumter. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 36 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sumter is inside its regular service area.
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| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.0, 3.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 46 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
The leading options for Sumter are A to Z Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 135 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bell's Appliance Parts & Repair Center (2.0 miles away, 4.2 stars from 98 reviews); Appliance Professional (44.1 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Dishwasher Lines and Features
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
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- 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 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?
Reading a Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code
| 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 |
| 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 |
| LOC | The door is locked. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Error Code Guide |
When to Call for Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- An error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Sumter Dishwasher Call
Care Frigidaire Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- 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
- Clean the filter and glass trap every two to three months. Source: Frigidaire - Dishwasher Odors
Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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
- 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
Dishwasher Notes for Sumter, SC
Most dishwasher calls in Sumter 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Before You Book in Sumter
- How often do you repair Frigidaire dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sumter, SC
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Frigidaire dishwasher's label, usually on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.