Most Speed Queen dryer repairs in Lake Placid involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. The Lake Placid list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Lake Placid
40 repair companies serve Lake Placid from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Lake Placid, and other nearby bases include Okeechobee (6), Punta Gorda (6), and North Fort Myers (5). None of the repair companies near Lake Placid name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Jersey Joe's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Lake Placid. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Lake Placid is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Placid. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 1.9, 6.0 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
Closest matches for Lake Placid: Mr. Appliance of Highlands, Hardee and Southern Polk County (10.3 miles away, based in Sebring, 4.9 stars from 548 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charlotte, Desoto & Southern Sarasota (45.7 miles away, based in Punta Gorda, 4.8 stars from 1,025 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.4 miles away, based in Okeechobee, 4.7 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.5 miles away, based in Arcadia, 4.2 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
The DF7-control dryer's installation guide allows up to 65 feet of straight 4-inch rigid exhaust duct, minus 10 feet for each elbow, and requires venting to the outdoors with adequate make-up air. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - Dryer Quick Start Manual
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
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- 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
- Dryer making noise. Speed Queen says to remove coins, nails or bobby pins from the drum and level the dryer, noting that heat cycling and air hum are normal. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Placid
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its Dryers
- Every two years a qualified technician should remove the front panels and vacuum lint from inside the cabinet. 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
What Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Lake Placid
Most dryer calls in Lake Placid 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
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Lake Placid Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Placid, FL
Is my Speed Queen dryer worth repairing?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
How do I find a technician who knows Speed Queen dryers?
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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.