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. Below are independent repair companies serving Seattle, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Seattle
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Seattle. 33 list an address in Seattle, and other nearby bases include Bellevue (5) and Mercer Island (2). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. None of the repair companies near Seattle name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Nearest on the list: Five Star Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Seattle. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 0.5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
At the top of the Seattle list: Super Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 150 reviews); Appliance Fixers (3.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro Repairs (1.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smila appliance repair (1.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
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 Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Seattle Dryer Call
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
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Speed Queen dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Dryer Notes for Seattle, WA
Gas dryers in Seattle 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: PSE locations - service area (King County: electric and natural gas)
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 Seattle
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Seattle, WA
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why does my Speed Queen dryer show an error code?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
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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.