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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Speed Queen and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Crystal Lake
Within 30 miles of Crystal Lake there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Crystal Lake itself, and other nearby bases include Elgin (8), Lake in the Hills (6), and Carpentersville (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. No company within 90 miles of Crystal Lake mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.4, 2.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
First up for Crystal Lake: Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SMD Brothers Appliance Repair & Services (12.5 miles away, based in Elgin, 5.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Elgin, 4.4 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (9.5 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
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
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
- 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
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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
- 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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
What Crystal Lake Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Crystal Lake, IL
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Crystal Lake
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.