If your Frigidaire washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, 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.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Frigidaire. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Frigidaire washers and other brands.
Independent Frigidaire Washer Technicians, North Chicago IL
40 repair companies serve North Chicago from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in North Chicago, and other nearby bases include Waukegan (6), Highland Park (5), and Vernon Hills (4). Nearest on the list: Salt Lake City Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. No company within 30 miles of North Chicago names Frigidaire in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Chicago. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.9, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Mention washer work | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
First up for North Chicago: Whirlpool Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 1.4 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (9.6 miles away, based in Highland Park, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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.
Frigidaire Washer Lines and Features
How Frigidaire Washers Are Built
The drain standpipe should be no taller than 96 inches and at least 1-1/4 inches across, and the hose should not be sealed airtight into it. Source: Frigidaire - What should I do if my washer is draining slowly?
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- Washer not spinning. Start with an unbalanced load: power off, wait for the lid to unlock, rearrange the clothes or add a few similar items, then restart. Source: Frigidaire - Top loading washer tub not spinning
- 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 |
|---|---|
| E4 | The washer is out of balance during spin (top load). Source: Frigidaire - Top loading washer Error Code E4 washer is out of balance |
| 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 |
When to Call for Frigidaire Washer Repair
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Frigidaire Washers
- Empty pockets of coins and buckles and secure the drain hose with zip ties to stop rattling and knocking. 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
Most Frigidaire washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
What to Have Ready for a Frigidaire Washer Call
- Any error code shown on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- How old the washer is
Local Notes for North Chicago
Most washer calls in North Chicago 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in North Chicago
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Frigidaire Washer Repair FAQs: North Chicago, IL
What stops a washer from spinning?
Do you work for Frigidaire?
Should I repair or replace my Frigidaire washer?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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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.