Most Speed Queen dryer repairs in Folsom involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Folsom, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Speed Queen. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Speed Queen dryers and other brands.
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Folsom
40 repair companies serve Folsom from within 30 miles. 15 of them are based in Folsom itself, and other nearby bases include Fair Oaks (6), El Dorado Hills (5), and Orangevale (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. None of the repair companies near Folsom name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Friendly Appliance Repair Specialists, about 0.9 miles away. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Folsom. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
The leading options for Folsom are Expert repair company (7.1 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews); Maximum Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 282 reviews); Lake Appliance Repair Fair Oaks (6.5 miles away, based in Fair Oaks, 4.6 stars from 1,509 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance (1.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
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
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- Clothes wrinkled. Speed Queen recommends a lower heat setting to avoid over-drying and smaller loads so items can tumble freely. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
- Dryer making noise. Speed Queen says to remove coins, nails or bobby pins from the drum and level the dryer, noting that heat cycling and air hum are normal. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Gets Fixed on a Folsom Dryer Call
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- Keep the exhaust duct short and straight, keep the area around the outlet free of lint, and make sure the weather hood flapper moves freely. 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
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Dryer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Folsom
Most dryer calls in Folsom 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
Gas piping, gas appliance connections and gas safety devices fall within the C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification licensed by the Contractors State License Board. Source: C-36 - Plumbing Contractor, Licensing Classifications Detail - CSLB
Questions to Ask a Folsom Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Folsom, CA
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Folsom
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Speed Queen dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.