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. The Gateway list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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, Gateway FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gateway. The rest are spread across Fort Myers (32), Lehigh Acres (7), and North Fort Myers (1). Appliance Repair Lehigh Acres Pros is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Gateway. None of the repair companies near Gateway name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 18 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gateway. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 4.0, 4.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
First up for Gateway: Mr. Appliance of Lee County (4.4 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.8 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home-Tech (6.7 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 984 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Fort Myers (4.2 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 336 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 Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a 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
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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)
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Dryer Notes for Gateway, FL
Most dryer calls in Gateway 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Gateway
- 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?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Gateway, FL
How do I find a technician who knows Speed Queen dryers?
Do you work for Speed Queen?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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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.