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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Speed Queen and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
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 Washington
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Washington. 25 list an address in Washington, and the rest are spread across Arlington (11), Takoma Park (2), and Brentwood (1). No company within 90 miles of Washington mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Dacor Appliance Repair Team is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Washington. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 0.7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
The leading options for Washington are District Appliance Services LLC (5.0 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AGB Appliance Repair LLC (4.9 miles away, based in Arlington, 5.0 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Service (4.6 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 102 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
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
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
- Clothes not drying well. Speed Queen points first to the exhaust and weather hood and the lint filter, then to the dryness or time setting and separating heavy items from light ones. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
Speed Queen Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Speed Queen Dryers
- Every two years a qualified technician should remove the front panels and vacuum lint from inside the cabinet. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
- 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
What Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Local Notes for Washington
Gas dryers in Washington are typically served by Washington Gas. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Washington Gas: Service Territory
The District's Board of Industrial Trades licenses plumbers and gasfitters, electricians and refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics, but does not list appliance repair as a separate licensed trade. Source: Board of Industrial Trades (DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection)
Gasfitters are licensed by the District through the Board of Industrial Trades, which offers gasfitting and combined plumbing/gasfitting licenses tested on the International Fuel Gas Code. Source: Plumbing/Gasfitting license information (DC DLCP Board of Industrial Trades)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Washington
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Washington, DC
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Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do you work for Speed Queen?
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Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Washington technician bring the right parts.