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.
Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Algonquin
Within 30 miles of Algonquin there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Algonquin, and the rest are spread across Elgin (11), Lake in the Hills (6), and Carpentersville (3). Nearest on the list: Appliance Doctor and Hvac Repair Corp, around 0.8 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Algonquin mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Algonquin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.2, 1.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
The leading options for Algonquin are SMD Brothers Appliance Repair & Services (7.5 miles away, based in Elgin, 5.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Midwest Standards (12.4 miles away, based in Schaumburg, 4.6 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Elgin, 4.4 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Crystal Lake, 4.4 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
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
- 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
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
- 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
A Speed Queen dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
What Algonquin Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Algonquin 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.
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How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Algonquin
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Algonquin, IL
Why does my Speed Queen dryer show an error code?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Algonquin
Clean the lint screen, check the vent hood outside and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Speed Queen repair.