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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Speed Queen and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Speed Queen Dryer Technicians, Kelso WA
17 repair companies serve Kelso from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Longview (4), Ridgefield (4), and Battle Ground (4). None of the repair companies near Kelso 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 ABC Appliance Services, about 2.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 10 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kelso. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 2.7, 5.9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
First up for Kelso: EasyFix - Appliance Repair Service (22.7 miles away, based in Ridgefield, 4.8 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Pro (29.1 miles away, based in Battle Ground, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Hospital (29.5 miles away, based in Vancouver, 4.2 stars from 1,110 reviews); Cole's Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Longview, 4.3 stars from 272 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
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
- 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
- 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
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- 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
- 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
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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 roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around Kelso
Most dryer calls in Kelso 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Kelso
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Kelso, WA
Which Kelso technicians work on Speed Queen?
What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is my Speed Queen dryer worth repairing?
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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.