A Speed Queen dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Speed Queen and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Tavares
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Tavares. 1 of them are based in Tavares itself, and other nearby bases include Clermont (10), Orlando (4), and Wildwood (3). Distances run up to about 23 miles. No company within 90 miles of Tavares mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is APPLIANCE REPAIR OF LAKE COUNTY INC, about 0.9 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 6.4, 6.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Tavares list: Expert Home Service (15.5 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.8 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jonathan's Appliance Services (18.2 miles away, based in Wildwood, 5.0 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair Longwood (21.2 miles away, based in Longwood, 4.9 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Flamingo Appliance Service (21.6 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.3 stars from 986 reviews).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
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
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Tavares
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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
- 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
Most Speed Queen dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- 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
What Tavares Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Tavares 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 Tavares
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Tavares, FL
Why does my Speed Queen dryer show an error code?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
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Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Tavares technician bring the right parts.