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 Charleston list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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 Charleston
27 repair companies serve Charleston from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Champaign (6), Decatur (6), and Olney (3). None of the repair companies near Charleston name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 10.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 22 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Charleston is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Charleston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.5, 31.8, 38.6 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 27 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
First up for Charleston: Sears Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Mattoon, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Champaign (44.3 miles away, based in Champaign, 4.6 stars from 766 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (44.9 miles away, based in Champaign, 4.5 stars from 1,233 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frazier's Appliance Repair, Inc. (52.5 miles away, based in Mahomet, 4.9 stars from 36 reviews).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
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
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
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Charleston
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- Any error code on the display
Around Charleston
Most dryer calls in Charleston 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 Charleston
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Charleston, IL
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Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Charleston
Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Charleston technician bring the right parts.