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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Speed Queen and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Speed Queen. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Speed Queen dryers and other brands.
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Dubuque
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Dubuque. 5 list an address in Dubuque, and the rest are spread across Freeport (6), Marion (4), and Cedar Rapids (4). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: Gateway Appliance Sales & Service, around 0.8 miles out. None of the repair companies near Dubuque name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Dubuque is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dubuque. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 36 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.2, 1.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
At the top of the Dubuque list: Ellis Appliance INC (2.1 miles away, 3.1 stars from 15 reviews); Appliance Solutions (29.9 miles away, based in Maquoketa, 4.9 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gateway Appliance Sales & Service (0.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Guy (1.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 18 reviews).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
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
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
- 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
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Dubuque
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
- 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
What Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Cost
A Speed Queen dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Local Notes for Dubuque
Most dryer calls in Dubuque 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
Fuel gas piping falls within Iowa's statutory definition of plumbing, and gas lines tied to HVAC, hydronic and refrigeration systems are covered by those mechanical licenses, all issued by the state Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board; people qualified under liquefied petroleum gas rules may work on propane equipment and its piping. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
Questions to Ask a Dubuque Technician
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Dubuque, IA
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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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.