Speed Queen owners in Bethesda usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Speed Queen and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
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 Bethesda
40 repair companies serve Bethesda from within 30 miles. 13 list an address in Bethesda, and the rest are spread across Washington (6), Kensington (4), and Rockville (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. None of the repair companies near Bethesda name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Nearest on the list: ABV Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
First up for Bethesda: ABV Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bettar Appliance Master (3.8 miles away, based in Kensington, 4.4 stars from 140 reviews); InterTech Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
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
Speed Queen Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Odors on clothes. Speed Queen notes the dryer draws in room air, so air out the laundry room before drying. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Any error code on the display
Dryer Notes for Bethesda, MD
Most dryer calls in Bethesda 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Bethesda
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Bethesda, MD
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Nearby Towns Served From Bethesda
Speed Queen dryer repair for Friendship Heights Village and Chevy Chase is handled by the same companies listed for Bethesda. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Bethesda technician bring the right parts.