A Frigidaire washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. The Summit list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Frigidaire. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Frigidaire directly.
Who Works on Frigidaire Washers Near Summit
40 repair companies serve Summit from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Oak Lawn (6), Cicero (4), and Brookfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Summit names Frigidaire in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is Bedford Park Appliance Repair Pros, about 1.1 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Summit. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.4, 1.7 |
| Mention washer work | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
The leading options for Summit are Whirlpool Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 1.4 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in North Riverside, 4.4 stars from 169 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.
Know Your Frigidaire Washer
What a Frigidaire Washer Technician Deals With
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
Frigidaire Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
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
- 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
What Frigidaire Washer Repairs Cost
A Frigidaire washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Around Summit
Most washer calls in Summit 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 Summit
- How often do you repair Frigidaire washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Frigidaire Washer Repair FAQs: Summit, IL
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What stops a washer from spinning?
Why does my Frigidaire washer show an error code?
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Frigidaire Washer Repair Near Summit
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.