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.
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Independent Speed Queen Dryer Technicians, Manhattan Beach CA
Within 30 miles of Manhattan Beach there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Manhattan Beach itself, and other nearby bases include Inglewood (9), Torrance (7), and Redondo Beach (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: Five Star Manhattan Beach Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Manhattan Beach mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.9, 1.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
At the top of the Manhattan Beach list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.5 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); WEST APPLIANCE SERVICE (5.2 miles away, based in Playa Del Rey, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wizard Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); Redondo Beach Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Redondo Beach, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
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
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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
- Clothes wrinkled. Speed Queen recommends a lower heat setting to avoid over-drying and smaller loads so items can tumble freely. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its Dryers
- Keep the exhaust duct short and straight, keep the area around the outlet free of lint, and make sure the weather hood flapper moves freely. 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
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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Local Notes for Manhattan Beach
Most dryer calls in Manhattan Beach 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
Gas piping, gas appliance connections and gas safety devices fall within the C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification licensed by the Contractors State License Board. Source: C-36 - Plumbing Contractor, Licensing Classifications Detail - CSLB
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Manhattan Beach
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Manhattan Beach, CA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Should I repair or replace my Speed Queen dryer?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
How do I find a technician who knows Speed Queen dryers?
Other Dryer Repair in Manhattan Beach
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Manhattan Beach
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.