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Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair: Drain, Clean & Dry
“Not draining” is the single most searched Frigidaire dishwasher problem, and it is the one we see most. We clear i20 and i40, fix leaks and get Frigidaire and Gallery dishwashers cleaning again, right in your kitchen.
- Upfront quote, then the repair
- i20 and i40 diagnosis
- Frigidaire and Gallery models
- Open daily 8 AM–8 PM
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Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair, Starting at the Drain
Frigidaire dishwashers report most drain trouble with two codes: i20, when the unit did not drain completely, and i40, when the filter or sump is clogged with food soil. Frigidaire’s own checks cover a lot of ground before a repair is needed. The glass trap and filter at the bottom of the tub should be clean; the drain hose should not be pinched and must loop at least 32 inches above the floor; and on a new installation connected to a garbage disposer, the disposer knockout plug has to be removed. A reset by holding Cancel, switching off the breaker, or unplugging for 3 minutes clears a one-time glitch. When water still stands, your technician tests the drain pump, check valve, wash motor, heating element and controls and gives you the price before any work.
Frigidaire puts the model label along the inside edge of the door or on the right side of the tub. Snap a photo of it and of any code, such as i20 or i40, when you book so we bring the right pump or filter parts.
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Frigidaire Dishwasher Problems and Likely Causes
Match your symptom, then try the linked guide before you book.
| Symptom | Common causes a technician checks | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Not draining or i20 | Clogged glass trap or filter, pinched drain hose, hose below 32 inches, disposer knockout plug, or a failed drain pump. | Frigidaire i20 guide |
| i40 clogged filter or sump | Food soil packed in the glass trap, filter or sump, often from unscraped dishes. | Frigidaire i40 guide |
| Dishes come out gritty | A dirty filter recirculating soil, blocked spray arm holes, too little detergent or a weak wash motor. | Frigidaire i40 guide |
| Leaking onto the floor | A worn door gasket, loose hose connection, cracked tub seal or too much detergent foaming over. | Dishwasher repair |
| Dishes still wet | Empty rinse aid, a failed heating element, or a vent or fan fault on models that use one. | Dishwasher repair |
| Won’t start or buttons dead | Door not latching, control lock on, a tripped breaker, or a failed electronic control. | Dishwasher repair |
| Won’t fill | The supply valve under the sink off, a kinked supply line, a failed inlet valve or a stuck float. | Dishwasher repair |
| Racks broken or rusting | Worn wheels or coating. Frigidaire covers racks in years 2 through 5 under its dishwasher warranty. | Frigidaire warranty |
Frigidaire Dishwasher Parts We Repair
Drain, wash, heat and control parts matched to your Frigidaire model.
Drain Pumps and Check Valves
The parts behind standing water and i20.
Glass Trap, Filter and Sump
Clogs and damage behind i40.
Wash Motors
Circulation motors that power the spray arms.
Heating Elements
Heat for washing and drying.
Inlet Valves and Floats
Fill problems and overfilling.
Door Latches and Gaskets
Latches that won’t catch, seals that leak.
Spray Arms and Racks
Clogged arms and worn rack parts.
Electronic Controls
Boards and keypads that stop responding.
Repair or replace
Repairing a Frigidaire Dishwasher: When It Pays
Frigidaire backs its dishwashers longer than most people realize: a lifetime warranty on the stainless tub and door liner, and coverage on the racks and electronic control module in years 2 through 5, on top of the 1-year standard warranty. So a failed control in year three may be worth a Frigidaire warranty claim before you pay for the part. Drain pumps, latches and inlet valves are single-part jobs at any age.
Usually worth repairing
- The fault is a pump, latch, valve or element
- It is within Frigidaire’s 2–5 year rack and control coverage
- It fits a custom panel or tight opening
- There is no rust on the tub floor or door
Worth weighing carefully
- It needs a wash motor and control together
- The tub floor or door is rusted through
- It is old and has needed repeated repairs
- The quote tops half the price of a new one
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Leak
Frigidaire Dishwasher Leaking?
A slow drip under a dishwasher can rot the subfloor before anyone notices. Shut off the hot water supply under the sink and turn the dishwasher off at its breaker, then book a visit. After-hours visits carry an extra charge.
How it works
How a Frigidaire Dishwasher Visit Works
Book with the code
Tell us the code on the display and send a photo of the label on the door edge or tub side.
Drain path first
We check the trap, filter, sump, hose routing and pump before moving on to wash, heat and control parts.
Price and warranty check
You get the price in writing, and we tell you if the part falls under Frigidaire’s longer tub, rack or control coverage.
Full cycle run
We finish by running a short cycle from fill to drain, watching the toe kick for drips, and writing our warranty on the invoice.
Troubleshooting
Frigidaire Dishwasher Codes Explained
Built from Frigidaire’s own support articles.
Signs Your Frigidaire Dishwasher Needs Service
Where we work
Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair Near You
We fix Frigidaire dishwashers in kitchens throughout Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Lucas, Parker, Richardson, Dallas, Highland Park, University Park, Coppell, Flower Mound, Southlake, Westlake, Colleyville, Keller, Grapevine, Argyle and Trophy Club. Find your city below or check your ZIP code.
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Frigidaire Dishwasher Questions
Frigidaire’s i20 checks: clean the glass trap and filter, make sure the drain hose isn’t pinched and loops at least 32 inches above the floor, and on a new install remove the disposer knockout plug. See our i20 guide.
Frigidaire lists holding the Cancel button, switching off the breaker, or unplugging the dishwasher for 3 minutes.
Frigidaire says i40 indicates a clogged filter or sump. Clean the glass trap and run it again; see our i40 guide.
At the bottom of the tub, under the lower rack. Frigidaire calls it the glass trap and filter; your Use & Care guide shows how it comes out on your model.
A little moisture is normal, but standing water means the drain isn’t finishing. Reset it as Frigidaire describes, clean the glass trap and check the hose; if water still stands, the pump or drain path needs a technician.
For some parts, yes. Frigidaire lists a lifetime warranty on the stainless tub and door liner and coverage on the racks and electronic control module in years 2 through 5 (Frigidaire warranty (opens in a new tab)).
Yes, along with standard Frigidaire and Frigidaire Professional dishwashers.
Frigidaire lists 1 year of limited warranty coverage on dishwashers, plus lifetime coverage on the stainless tub and door liner and years 2–5 on the racks and electronic control module (Frigidaire warranty information (opens in a new tab)). If yours is still inside that window, book through Frigidaire first. ALAS is an independent repair company with no Frigidaire affiliation; we repair Frigidaire, Gallery and Professional dishwashers once the warranty has ended, or whenever you would rather use a local technician.
Empty the racks, give us room under the sink, and jot down whatever code the panel shows.
Kitchens across Dallas–Fort Worth, from Plano, Allen and McKinney to Dallas, Richardson, Frisco, Coppell, Southlake, Grapevine and Keller.