Most Speed Queen dryer repairs in Auburn involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. The Auburn list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
Independent listings only: Washer and Dryer Repair is not affiliated with or endorsed by Speed Queen. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Speed Queen directly.
Independent Speed Queen Dryer Technicians, Auburn WA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Auburn. 12 of them are based in Auburn itself, and the rest are spread across Kent (13), Federal Way (6), and Covington (2). Distances run up to about 9 miles. None of the repair companies near Auburn name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Auburn Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Auburn. The 33 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.0, 1.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
First up for Auburn: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (7.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Complete Repair LLC (8.1 miles away, based in Black Diamond, 4.9 stars from 227 reviews); Appliance Service Solutions LLC (5.5 miles away, based in Federal Way, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Covington, 4.4 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
The DF7-control dryer's installation guide allows up to 65 feet of straight 4-inch rigid exhaust duct, minus 10 feet for each elbow, and requires venting to the outdoors with adequate make-up air. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - Dryer Quick Start Manual
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
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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
- Dryer not heating. Speed Queen says to check both fuses or breakers on electric models, make sure the dryer isn't in cool-down or set to no heat, confirm the gas valves are open on gas models, and look for a kinked or blocked exhaust or stuck hood flapper. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Auburn
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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?
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
- 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
Local Notes for Auburn
Most dryer calls in Auburn 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Auburn
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Auburn, WA
Do you work for Speed Queen?
Why does my Speed Queen dryer show an error code?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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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.