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. Below are independent repair companies serving Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fort Washington. 4 list an address in Fort Washington, and the rest are spread across Alexandria (24), Waldorf (3), and Arlington (2). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Nearest on the list: Three J's Company, around 0.7 miles out. None of the repair companies near Fort Washington 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 4.5 stars across 36 businesses.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 20 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 2.2 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
The leading options for Fort Washington are UltraFix Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (4.6 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (8.6 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
Higher-tier models feature a galvanized drum, reversible door, drum light, lint filter guard and a commercial-style cool-down feature. Source: Speed Queen - Product Brochure
Speed Queen Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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
- 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
Most Speed Queen dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- 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
Local Notes for Fort Washington
Most dryer calls in Fort Washington 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)
The Maryland Board of Plumbing issues master, journey and apprentice natural gas fitter licenses and a propane gas fitter certificate, and recognizes certain Baltimore County and WSSC gas fitter licenses. Source: Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions ยง 12-302 (Maryland General Assembly)
Questions to Ask a Fort Washington Technician
- 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?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Washington, MD
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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.