Speed Queen owners in Urbandale usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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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Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Urbandale
28 repair companies serve Urbandale from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Urbandale, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), West Des Moines (3), and Ankeny (2). No company within 90 miles of Urbandale mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Harper Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Urbandale. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.3, 1.5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
At the top of the Urbandale list: Warners' Stellian Appliance (4.9 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.8 stars from 1,395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westside Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
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
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
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- 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
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
- 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:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Dryer Call
- 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 Urbandale
Most dryer calls in Urbandale 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
Before You Book in Urbandale
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Urbandale, IA
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