Speed Queen owners in Meriden usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Meriden, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Meriden
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Meriden. 8 list an address in Meriden, and other nearby bases include Waterbury (6), New Britain (5), and Cheshire (3). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. None of the repair companies near Meriden name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Your Local Appliance Repair And Service, about 0.5 miles away. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
First up for Meriden: Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 156 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Moe Appliances Repair LLC (4.7 miles away, based in Wallingford, 4.9 stars from 1,419 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in West Hartford, 4.5 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Newington, 4.5 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
The dryer has a motor overload protector that trips on overheating and resets after the motor cools for about 10 minutes. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
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
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
- 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
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its 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
- 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
What Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around Meriden
Most dryer calls in Meriden 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.
Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection does not list a separate appliance repair license; work on gas piping, approved gas appliances and refrigeration systems falls under its heating, piping and cooling license categories. Source: Heating Piping and Cooling License Types and Scope of Work (CT Department of Consumer Protection)
In Connecticut, you can check a license with the CT Department of Consumer Protection: Verify a License or report a problem to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Meriden
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Meriden, CT
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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.