Frigidaire owners in Hoover usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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.
Frigidaire Washer Repair Near Hoover
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hoover. 2 list an address in Hoover, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (22), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). Distances run up to about 13 miles. None of the repair companies near Hoover name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Nearest on the list: Hoover Appliance Service Landmark, around 0.5 miles out. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hoover. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 57 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 1.7 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
The leading options for Hoover are Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (10.5 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanic LLC (8.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); OTM Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); S & S Appliance Parts & Service LLC (6.2 miles away, based in Bessemer, 3.6 stars from 1,492 reviews).
Frigidaire sells top-load and laundry center washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
Know Your Frigidaire Washer
How Frigidaire Washers Are Built
Top-load models lock the lid during spin as a safety feature, and the lock takes roughly one to three minutes to release after the washer is stopped. Source: Frigidaire - Top Load washer lid will not open
Common Frigidaire Washer Problems
- Washer not filling. Make sure both the hot and cold supply faucets are fully open. Source: Frigidaire - Top Load washer not filling with water properly
- Lid won't unlock. Stop the washer and give the lid lock one to three minutes to release, since the lid stays locked during spin. Source: Frigidaire - Top Load washer lid will not open
Frigidaire Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E2 | Water is taking too long to drain or not draining properly (top load). Source: Frigidaire - Top loading washer Error Code E2 water takes too long to drain |
| E4 | The washer is out of balance during spin (top load). Source: Frigidaire - Top loading washer Error Code E4 washer is out of balance |
When to Call for Frigidaire Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Frigidaire Washers
- Use new fill hoses with rubber washers, replace flood-safe hoses with standard washer hoses, and run both faucets before connecting to flush debris away from the valve screens. Source: Frigidaire - Laundry Water Supply Guide
- Use the recommended detergent amount and keep dispenser compartments below the max line, since excess detergent slows draining. Source: Frigidaire - What should I do if my washer is draining slowly?
Frigidaire Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Frigidaire washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What to Have Ready for a Frigidaire Washer Call
- Any error code shown on the display
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Laundry Notes for Hoover, AL
Most washer calls in Hoover come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Hoover
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Frigidaire Washer Repair FAQs: Hoover, AL
Is this Frigidaire customer service?
What should I do about a Frigidaire error code?
Should I repair or replace my Frigidaire washer?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Frigidaire washer's label, usually inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.