Frigidaire owners in Fort Lauderdale usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Fort Lauderdale list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Frigidaire. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Frigidaire washers and other brands.
Frigidaire Washer Repair Near Fort Lauderdale
40 repair companies serve Fort Lauderdale from within 30 miles. 34 list an address in Fort Lauderdale, and other nearby bases include Oakland Park (5) and Wilton Manors (1). Distances run up to about 3 miles. The closest is Countywide Appliance Repair Pros, about 0.3 miles away. None of the repair companies near Fort Lauderdale name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Lauderdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.7, 1.0 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
The leading options for Fort Lauderdale are AAA Century Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pozharko Appliance Repair Fort Lauderdale (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 305 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brothers Masters (1.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.0 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Frigidaire washer you have before you call. Frigidaire makes top-load and laundry center models, and the technician will ask.
Frigidaire Washer Lines and Features
What Makes Frigidaire Washer Repairs Different
Supply pressure is specified at 30 to 120 psi with no more than about 10 psi difference between hot and cold, and the inlet connectors have filters that can clog. Source: Frigidaire - Laundry Water Supply Guide
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
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- 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
- Off balance / shaking. Level the washer, confirm the foam shipping support was removed, and redistribute any clothes bunched on one side. Source: Frigidaire - Top loading washer Error Code E4 washer is out of balance
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 |
Frigidaire Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Frigidaire Washer Running
- Level the washer front to back and side to side on a solid floor, then tighten the leveling-leg lock nuts; legs should not extend more than half an inch below the base. Source: Frigidaire - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
- 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
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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- How old the washer is
Around Fort Lauderdale
Most washer calls in Fort Lauderdale 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Fort Lauderdale
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Frigidaire Washer Repair FAQs: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Why is my washer leaking?
Is my Frigidaire washer worth repairing?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why does my Frigidaire washer show an error code?
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Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Frigidaire repair.