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 Lowell list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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 Lowell
Within 30 miles of Lowell there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Lowell, and the rest are spread across Lawrence (6), Nashua (4), and North Andover (4). Distances run up to about 13 miles. The closest is A1 Appliance, about 0.4 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Lowell mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lowell. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
First up for Lowell: Dracut Appliance Center (1.8 miles away, based in Dracut, 4.9 stars from 750 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baron's Major Brands Appliances - Salem (9.8 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 1,026 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thermador Repair Group (1.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dracut Appliance Center (7.2 miles away, based in Tewksbury, 4.8 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
Automatic Auto-Sensing cycles end based on load dryness, so very small loads should use Time Dry instead. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- 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
- 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
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Dryer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drum bearing replacement: $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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around Lowell
Gas dryers in Lowell are typically served by National Grid (Colonial Gas - Lowell). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: National Grid Gas Cities and Towns - Mass.gov
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
Gas piping to appliances must be done by a licensed gas fitter or a licensed master or journeyman plumber, under a permit from the local inspector, with licensing by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
Questions to Ask a Lowell Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Lowell, MA
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
Should I repair or replace my Speed Queen dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Lowell
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Lowell
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.