Speed Queen owners in New Carrollton usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving New Carrollton, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Independent Speed Queen Dryer Technicians, New Carrollton MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of New Carrollton. The rest are spread across Washington (9), Hyattsville (4), and Beltsville (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. None of the repair companies near New Carrollton 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: Miracle Appliance Repair, around 1.5 miles out. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Carrollton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.8, 2.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the New Carrollton list: Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (4.7 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Bowie, 4.3 stars from 426 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tanzanite Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
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
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- Dryer won't start. Speed Queen says to check that the plug is seated, the door is closed and the timer knob is pushed in, then check fuses or breakers and wait 10 minutes if the motor overload has tripped. 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
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in New Carrollton
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
- 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
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Dryer Notes for New Carrollton, MD
Most dryer calls in New Carrollton 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in New Carrollton
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: New Carrollton, MD
What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Other Dryer Repair in New Carrollton
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near New Carrollton
Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a New Carrollton technician bring the right parts.