A Speed Queen dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. The Fort Carson list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Fort Carson
38 repair companies serve Fort Carson from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Colorado Springs (33), Manitou Springs (2), and Woodland Park (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The closest is RES Refrigeration and Ice, about 4.0 miles away. None of the repair companies near Fort Carson name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Carson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.0, 4.4, 4.7 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 38 |
At the top of the Fort Carson list: Dakine Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,286 reviews); D3/A-OK Appliance Service, Inc. (7.9 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.7 stars from 4,697 reviews); Mr. Appliance of the Front Range (10.7 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,710 reviews); Reliable Appliance (7.4 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.7 stars from 575 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
The dryer has a motor overload protector that trips on overheating and resets after the motor cools for about 10 minutes. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
The DF7-control dryer's installation guide allows up to 65 feet of straight 4-inch rigid exhaust duct, minus 10 feet for each elbow, and requires venting to the outdoors with adequate make-up air. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - Dryer Quick Start Manual
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- Dryer won't start. Speed Queen says to check that the plug is seated, the door is closed and the timer knob is pushed in, then check fuses or breakers and wait 10 minutes if the motor overload has tripped. 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
Speed Queen Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
What Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Fort Carson
Most dryer calls in Fort Carson 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.
Colorado's Division of Professions and Occupations has no appliance repair license; its trade licenses cover plumbing and electrical work. Source: Occupational Professions (Colorado DORA Division of Professions and Occupations)
State law treats fuel gas piping separately from plumbing and has the State Plumbing Board adopt a Colorado fuel gas code for inspecting gas piping installations; hooking a gas appliance to an existing service connection falls outside the statute's definition of gas piping. Source: Colorado Revised Statutes Title 12, ยงยง 12-155-103 and 12-155-106 (Colorado General Assembly)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Fort Carson
- 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: Fort Carson, CO
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Nearby Towns Served From Fort Carson
Speed Queen dryer repair for Stratmoor is handled by the same companies listed for Fort Carson. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
Clean the lint screen, check the vent hood outside and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Speed Queen repair.