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 Braidwood, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Braidwood
Within 30 miles of Braidwood there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Joliet (16), Plainfield (5), and Mokena (3). Walsh Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Braidwood. None of the repair companies near Braidwood name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.2, 12.8, 17.3 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 56 |
Closest matches for Braidwood: Sears Appliance Repair (21.4 miles away, based in Joliet, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (21.6 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Bourbonnais, 4.6 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Felske Hvac & Appliance Repair (20.8 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 256 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
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
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
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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
- Clothes not drying well. Speed Queen points first to the exhaust and weather hood and the lint filter, then to the dryness or time setting and separating heavy items from light ones. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
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
- 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:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- 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)
Around Braidwood
Most dryer calls in Braidwood 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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Before You Book in Braidwood
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Braidwood, IL
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Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Braidwood
The technicians listed for Braidwood also cover smaller towns nearby, including Coal City, Wilmington, and Dwight. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Speed Queen dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.