Most Speed Queen dryer repairs in Falls Church involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. The Falls Church list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Falls Church
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Falls Church. 16 of them are based in Falls Church itself, and other nearby bases include Arlington (9), McLean (4), and Annandale (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. None of the repair companies near Falls Church name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Virginia Appliance Repair LLC, about 0.2 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
At the top of the Falls Church list: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Annandale, 4.2 stars from 256 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (4.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Angie's Tech (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
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
Speed Queen Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Speed Queen Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its 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
- 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
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
What Falls Church Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Falls Church 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
The Board for Contractors licenses gas fitting contractors and individual gas fitter, natural gas fitter and liquefied petroleum gas fitter tradesmen. Source: 18VAC50-30-10, Definitions (Individual License and Certification Regulations)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Falls Church
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Falls Church, VA
Why does my Speed Queen dryer show an error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Speed Queen dryers?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Falls Church technician bring the right parts.