Most Speed Queen dryer repairs in Antioch involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Antioch, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Antioch
40 repair companies serve Antioch from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Antioch, and other nearby bases include Kenosha (7), Waukegan (6), and McHenry (3). Distances run up to about 16 miles. Nearest on the list: Command Service Center, INC, around 1.2 miles out. None of the repair companies near Antioch name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 4.0, 5.2 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
The leading options for Antioch are CJ Appliances (8.7 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.9 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Command Service Center, INC (1.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 818 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Petersen's Reconditioned Washers & Dryers, Inc. (12.8 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
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 DF7-control dryer's installation guide allows up to 65 feet of straight 4-inch rigid exhaust duct, minus 10 feet for each elbow, and requires venting to the outdoors with adequate make-up air. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - Dryer Quick Start Manual
Speed Queen Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
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:
- 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?
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
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Dryer Notes for Antioch, IL
Most dryer calls in Antioch 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Before You Book in Antioch
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Antioch, IL
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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.