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. Below are independent repair companies serving Aurora, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Speed Queen Dryer Technicians, Aurora IL
40 repair companies serve Aurora from within 30 miles. 25 of them are based in Aurora itself, and other nearby bases include Naperville (8), Oswego (2), and Batavia (2). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Aurora mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Fox Valley Appliance LLC, around 0.2 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Aurora. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 0.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
The leading options for Aurora are Leonardi Appliance (2.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 370 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Oswego, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
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
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- 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
Speed Queen Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Aurora
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Dryer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Timer replacement: $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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Dryer Call
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Dryer Notes for Aurora, IL
Most dryer calls in Aurora 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.
Questions to Ask a Aurora Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Aurora, IL
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Should I repair or replace my Speed Queen dryer?
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Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Aurora technician bring the right parts.