Most Speed Queen dryer repairs in Gunbarrel involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Gunbarrel, 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.
Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Gunbarrel
40 repair companies serve Gunbarrel from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Longmont (7), Westminster (7), and Boulder (6). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Gunbarrel mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Appliance Master Boulder is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Gunbarrel. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gunbarrel. 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 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.5, 3.8 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
First up for Gunbarrel: Mr. Appliance of Boulder (3.8 miles away, based in Boulder, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elevation Appliance and Fireplace (9.8 miles away, based in Frederick, 5.0 stars from 167 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Thornton, 4.1 stars from 736 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Columbine Appliance & Fireplaces (6.6 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 2,693 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
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
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- 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
- 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
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Dryer Repair
Most Speed Queen dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Dryer Notes for Gunbarrel, CO
Most dryer calls in Gunbarrel 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Gunbarrel
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Gunbarrel, CO
Should I repair or replace my Speed Queen dryer?
Do you work for Speed Queen?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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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.