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.
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 Des Moines
Within 30 miles of Des Moines there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 11 list an address in Des Moines, and the rest are spread across Urbandale (5), West Des Moines (3), and Ankeny (2). Distances run up to about 27 miles. No company within 90 miles of Des Moines mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Everett Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Des Moines. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 26 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Des Moines. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 1.9, 2.1 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
The leading options for Des Moines are Warners' Stellian Appliance (10.3 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.8 stars from 1,395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westside Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
Automatic Auto-Sensing cycles end based on load dryness, so very small loads should use Time Dry instead. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
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
- 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
- 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
Speed Queen Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Des Moines
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
What Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Cost
Most Speed Queen dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Des Moines
Most dryer calls in Des Moines 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Des Moines
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Des Moines, IA
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Des Moines
Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Des Moines technician bring the right parts.