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 Fox Lake
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fox Lake. 1 list an address in Fox Lake, and the rest are spread across McHenry (3), Crystal Lake (3), and Lake Zurich (3). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Nearest on the list: Best Fox Lake Appliance Repair, around 4.2 miles out. None of the repair companies near Fox Lake name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.2, 5.0, 5.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
The leading options for Fox Lake are JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CJ Appliances (8.0 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.9 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Petersen's Reconditioned Washers & Dryers, Inc. (11.0 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
Speed Queen's dryers come in gas and electric versions, and gas models can be converted to LP with a factory conversion kit. Source: Speed Queen - Product Brochure
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- 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
Speed Queen Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Fox Lake
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- Clean the lint filter before every load, and once a year take it out and vacuum the opening beneath it. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Dryer Repair
Most Speed Queen dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Dryer Notes for Fox Lake, IL
Most dryer calls in Fox 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 Fox Lake
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Fox Lake, IL
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Fox Lake
The technicians listed for Fox Lake also cover smaller towns nearby, including Spring Grove. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Speed Queen dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.