Speed Queen owners in Clearwater usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Clearwater, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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.
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Clearwater
Within 30 miles of Clearwater there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 17 list an address in Clearwater, and other nearby bases include Largo (9), Palm Harbor (6), and Dunedin (3). None of the repair companies near Clearwater 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: Fix-Anything | Virtual Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.9, 1.4 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
At the top of the Clearwater list: CityTech Appliance Repair Largo (5.9 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 488 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Pinellas County (7.3 miles away, based in Oldsmar, 4.9 stars from 608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 165 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Teodor Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
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
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 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
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Clearwater
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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
- 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
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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Dryer Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Any error code on the display
Around Clearwater
Most dryer calls in Clearwater 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
Before You Book in Clearwater
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Clearwater, FL
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?
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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.