If your Frigidaire washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Watauga 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.
Who Works on Frigidaire Washers Near Watauga
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Watauga. 1 list an address in Watauga, and other nearby bases include Fort Worth (13), Hurst (5), and Keller (4). 1 of them mentions Frigidaire in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Awesome Fix Service, around 0.6 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Watauga. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Mention Frigidaire | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.6, 2.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
The leading options for Watauga are Frigidaire Appliance Repair Service Fort Worth (2.9 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.5 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Keller, 4.9 stars from 1,857 reviews); Guinco Service Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Richland Hills, 4.7 stars from 2,159 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Hurst-Euless-Bedford (5.2 miles away, based in Bedford, 4.9 stars from 204 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 Technicians Work On
What a Frigidaire Washer Technician Deals With
A top-load washer will not spin with the lid open, so an open lid can look like a drain problem. Source: Frigidaire - Top loading washer Error Code E2 water takes too long to drain
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?
Common Frigidaire Washer Problems
- 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
- 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
What Frigidaire Washer Codes Mean
| 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 |
Frigidaire Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Care Frigidaire Recommends for Its 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Frigidaire Washer Repair
Most Frigidaire washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Laundry Notes for Watauga, TX
Most washer calls in Watauga 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Watauga
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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: Watauga, TX
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Do you work for Frigidaire?
Should I repair or replace my Frigidaire washer?
Why does my Frigidaire washer show an error code?
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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.