If your Speed Queen dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Alum Rock, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Alum Rock
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Alum Rock. The rest are spread across San Jose (32) and Milpitas (8). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: San Jose Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. None of the repair companies near Alum Rock name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.6, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 51 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
The leading options for Alum Rock are Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.3 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); First Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.1 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Milpitas, 4.3 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.4 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
Speed Queen's dryers come in gas and electric versions, and gas models can be converted to LP with a factory conversion kit. Source: Speed Queen - Product Brochure
Higher-tier models feature a galvanized drum, reversible door, drum light, lint filter guard and a commercial-style cool-down feature. Source: Speed Queen - Product Brochure
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- Dryer not heating. Speed Queen says to check both fuses or breakers on electric models, make sure the dryer isn't in cool-down or set to no heat, confirm the gas valves are open on gas models, and look for a kinked or blocked exhaust or stuck hood flapper. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
- Odors on clothes. Speed Queen notes the dryer draws in room air, so air out the laundry room before drying. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
Speed Queen Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Speed Queen Dryers
- Have a qualified technician inspect and clean the exhaust duct after the first year and every one to two years after that. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
- Clean the lint filter before every load, and once a year take it out and vacuum the opening beneath it. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
What Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Cost
A Speed Queen dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Dryer Call
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
What Alum Rock Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Alum Rock come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Before You Book in Alum Rock
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Alum Rock, CA
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The technicians listed for Alum Rock also cover smaller towns nearby, including East Foothills. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Speed Queen dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Alum Rock technician bring the right parts.