If your Speed Queen dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Kirkland 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.
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Kirkland
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kirkland. 12 of them are based in Kirkland itself, and the rest are spread across Redmond (11), Bellevue (6), and Bothell (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Kirkland mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Top Appliance Repair Service, about 0.6 miles away. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kirkland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 0.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
Closest matches for Kirkland: Homnice Appliance repair (5.0 miles away, based in Bellevue, 5.0 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GreenFix Appliance Repair LLC (5.2 miles away, based in Redmond, 5.0 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixLine Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Redmond, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fixme Appliance Repair Kirkland (1.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
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
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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 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
Speed Queen Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Dryer Repair
A Speed Queen dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
- Any error code on the display
Around Kirkland
Gas dryers in Kirkland are typically served by Puget Sound Energy. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Utilities - City of Kirkland
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
Washington's state plumber certification law defines plumbing as potable water, waste, medical gas and similar systems and does not list fuel gas piping, so gas line work is not part of the state plumber certificate. Source: Chapter 18.106 RCW, Plumbers
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Kirkland
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Kirkland, WA
Why does my Speed Queen dryer show an error code?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Speed Queen dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.