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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Speed Queen and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
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, Tacoma WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Tacoma. 14 list an address in Tacoma, and the rest are spread across Federal Way (6), Auburn (5), and Spanaway (4). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. The closest is Tacoma Dishwasher Repair, about 1.0 miles away. None of the repair companies near Tacoma name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tacoma. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.5, 2.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
At the top of the Tacoma list: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (4.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (3.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions LLC (7.1 miles away, based in Federal Way, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
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
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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 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
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its 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
- 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
What Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Cost
Most Speed Queen dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Dryer Call
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
What Tacoma Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Tacoma 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
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
Before You Book in Tacoma
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Tacoma, WA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Do you work for Speed Queen?
What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Tacoma
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.