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. The Waverly list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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.
Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Waverly
Within 60 miles of Waverly there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Waterloo (4), Charles City (3), and Cedar Falls (2). Distances run up to about 53 miles. None of the repair companies near Waverly name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Gulbranson's Appliance Services., about 14.5 miles away. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Waverly is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 14.5, 15.0, 17.9 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
The leading options for Waverly are Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Charles City, 4.7 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Plus (34.8 miles away, based in Independence, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.7 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.7 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peoples Appliance Inc (18.5 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.2 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Speed Queen Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Gets Fixed on a Waverly Dryer Call
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its 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
- 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
Most Speed Queen dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Dryer Call
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
What Waverly Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Waverly 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 Waverly
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Waverly, IA
How do I find a technician who knows Speed Queen dryers?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
Why does my Speed Queen dryer show an error code?
Other Dryer Repair in Waverly
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Waverly
Speed Queen Dryer Repair for Towns Near Waverly
Speed Queen dryer repair for Charles City and Decorah is handled by the same companies listed for Waverly. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
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.