Most Speed Queen dryer repairs in Carrollwood involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Speed Queen and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Speed Queen. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Speed Queen dryers and other brands.
Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Carrollwood
40 repair companies serve Carrollwood from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Tampa (36), Lutz (3), and Temple Terrace (1). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. A Dichristopher Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Carrollwood. No company within 90 miles of Carrollwood mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carrollwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.6, 1.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 33 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
At the top of the Carrollwood list: Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (8.8 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Dichristopher Appliance Service (0.7 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR (3.9 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Tampa (8.8 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 263 reviews).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
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 Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Dryer won't start. Speed Queen says to check that the plug is seated, the door is closed and the timer knob is pushed in, then check fuses or breakers and wait 10 minutes if the motor overload has tripped. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
Speed Queen Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Carrollwood
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Dryer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Dryer Call
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Local Notes for Carrollwood
Most dryer calls in Carrollwood 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
LP gas businesses are licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; its Category V LP gas installer license covers installing and servicing LP gas appliances, piping and equipment. Source: Florida Statutes Chapter 527, Sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Questions to Ask a Carrollwood Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Carrollwood, FL
Why does my Speed Queen dryer show an error code?
Which Carrollwood technicians work on Speed Queen?
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Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Carrollwood technician bring the right parts.