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. The Mercer Island 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.
Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Mercer Island
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mercer Island. 2 of them are based in Mercer Island itself, and other nearby bases include Seattle (19), Bellevue (16), and Renton (2). The closest is Affordable Appliance Repair Tech Mercer Island, about 0.5 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Mercer Island mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.5, 2.5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
Closest matches for Mercer Island: Expert Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Major Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (2.9 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro Repairs (5.3 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.6 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
Higher-tier models feature a galvanized drum, reversible door, drum light, lint filter guard and a commercial-style cool-down feature. Source: Speed Queen - Product Brochure
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
- Odors on clothes. Speed Queen notes the dryer draws in room air, so air out the laundry room before drying. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
Speed Queen Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Dryer Repair
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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
What Mercer Island Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Mercer Island, WA
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Mercer Island
Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Mercer Island technician bring the right parts.