FRIGIDAIRE DISHWASHER · ERROR CODES

Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Codes i20, i30, i40, i50, i60 — What They Mean & How We Fix Them

Frigidaire and Frigidaire Gallery / Professional dishwashers (FFCD, FFBD, FGID, FPID, FGCD series) blink fault codes on the front-panel cycle LEDs. The Twin Cities calls we see most are i20 / i40 (drain) and i30 (leak / AquaStop).

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Updated June 21, 2026 · Reviewed by service manager

Quick answer

Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Code Repair — Twin Cities — Quick Answer

Part of our Minneapolis appliance repair coverage — same-day windows across every Mpls ZIP.

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How Frigidaire displays codes

Most Frigidaire dishwashers don't have a numeric display — codes appear as a blink pattern on the cycle LEDs. Count the blinks on the Clean LED (or whichever LED is flashing) to decode. Newer Gallery / Professional models with full LCD show iXX codes directly.

i20 / i40 — drain codes

Standard dishwasher drain order: disposal knockout plug still in place (free fix), clogged sump filter, drain hose kinked or clogged, drain pump impeller jammed by broken glass or label paper. Frigidaire drain pumps are inexpensive — $215–$345 all-in if it's the pump.

i30 — leak / AquaStop

Water in the base pan tripped the AquaStop float. Common leak paths on Frigidaire: the door gasket (especially the bottom corners), the sump-to-tub gasket, and the supply hose connection at the back. Dye-test, replace the leaking part, verify two cycles. $245–$385 all-in.

Frigidaire dishwasher repair in the Twin Cities

We stock Frigidaire inlet valves, drain pumps, wash motors, sump filters, door gaskets, latch assemblies, thermistors, heating elements, and the common Frigidaire control boards on the truck. 1-year written warranty.

From the truck

Field-service notes on dishwasher repair

On dishwasher repair, we keep the diagnostic tight because the failure catalog on this brand is well-documented. The Twin Cities humidity swing — dry January to sticky July — cycles refrigerator door gaskets hard; a gasket that seals in March can pull ambient air by August and drive up compressor run time 15–20%.

Because this page focuses on how frigidaire displays codes, our tech opens the call by isolating that subsystem before touching anything else. For anything that touches refrigerant, sealed-system, or a gas train, we run OEM parts from Marcone or the factory distributor — aftermarket boards in particular are a warranty landmine we won't ship on our truck. The $149 residential diagnostic is credited toward the repair if you approve; if you don't, you pay only the diagnostic and we leave a written scope. Every completed repair carries a 1-year parts and labor warranty in writing. The section above covers the specific failure surface — most frigidaire dishwashers don't have a numeric display — codes appear as a blink pattern on the cycle leds.

We stock the top-30 wear items for this brand on the truck, so the majority of first-visit calls close without a follow-up. We're EPA 608 certified for sealed-system and refrigerant work, licensed and insured in Minnesota, and every tech carries a factory diagnostic laptop for brand-specific service modes. If the model is out of parts support, we'll say so on the first call and refund the diagnostic — that's the honest read on a repair-vs-replace decision, and it's the same read we'd give a family member calling about the same dishwasher.

Coverage

Minneapolis neighborhoods we cover

Same-day service routes through every Minneapolis ZIP — no separate trip charge anywhere inside city limits.

Neighborhoods

  • Uptown
  • Northeast Minneapolis
  • Downtown
  • North Loop
  • Mill District
  • Powderhorn
  • Longfellow
  • Linden Hills
  • Kingfield
  • Lyn-Lake
  • Lyndale
  • Whittier
  • Loring Park
  • Cedar-Riverside
  • Marcy-Holmes
  • Como
  • Phillips
  • Standish-Ericsson
  • Seward
  • Prospect Park
  • Nokomis
  • Bryn Mawr
  • Fulton
  • Tangletown
  • Armatage
  • Windom
  • Diamond Lake
  • Audubon Park
  • Sheridan
  • St. Anthony East
  • St. Anthony West
  • Logan Park
  • Holland
  • Columbia Park
  • Waite Park
  • Webber-Camden
  • Folwell
  • Jordan
  • Hawthorne
  • Near North
  • Harrison
  • Cedar-Isles-Dean
  • East Isles
  • ECCO
  • Lowry Hill
  • Lowry Hill East
  • Stevens Square
  • Elliot Park
  • Kenwood
  • Lake of the Isles
  • Lake Harriet
  • Lake Calhoun / Bde Maka Ska

ZIP codes

55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55406, 55407, 55408, 55409, 55410, 55411, 55412, 55413, 55414, 55415, 55416, 55417, 55418, 55419, 55454, 55455

Response windows

Drive times from our Minneapolis hub

Same-day windows are based on truck position at the time you call. The matrix below reflects typical mid-day response from our 222 E Hennepin hub.

CityDrive timeSame-day cutoff
Minneapolis (city)0–20 minDaily, call before 2pm
St. Paul15–25 minDaily, call before 2pm
Edina15–20 minDaily, call before 2pm
Bloomington20–25 minDaily, call before 1pm
Eden Prairie20–30 minDaily, call before 1pm
Maple Grove20–30 minDaily, call before 1pm
Plymouth20–25 minDaily, call before 1pm
Roseville15–20 minDaily, call before 2pm
Woodbury25–35 minDaily, call before 12pm
Golden Valley10–15 minDaily, call before 2pm

FAQ

Minneapolis questions, answered

  • What does i20 mean on a Frigidaire dishwasher?

    i20 = drain restriction — sump filter, hose, or pump. Check disposal knockout plug first if the dishwasher is hooked to a new disposal. Free fix in many cases.

  • What does i30 mean on a Frigidaire dishwasher?

    i30 = leak detector tripped. Water reached the base-pan AquaStop float. Find and seal the leak — usually the door gasket or sump-to-tub gasket. $245–$385.

  • How do I read Frigidaire dishwasher error codes?

    Most Frigidaire dishwashers blink the code on the Clean LED — count the blinks to decode (2 blinks = i20, 3 = i30, etc.). Gallery / Professional models with LCD show iXX directly.

  • How much does Frigidaire dishwasher repair cost?

    Most Frigidaire dishwasher repairs land $225–$425 all-in. Drain pump $215–$345. Inlet valve $215–$285. Leak repair $245–$385. Wash motor $325–$485. Control board $285–$425. The $149 trip fee is waived when you approve the repair.

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Pricing & repair-cost pages

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