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 Hickory Hills list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Hickory Hills
40 repair companies serve Hickory Hills from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Hickory Hills, and other nearby bases include Oak Lawn (6), Chicago Ridge (3), and Palos Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Hickory Hills mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Same-Day Appliance Fix Hickory Hills is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Hickory Hills. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 1.3, 1.3 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
At the top of the Hickory Hills list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GC Appliance Repair of Oak Lawn (3.2 miles away, based in Oak Lawn, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jim's Appliance Service (6.3 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.9 stars from 128 reviews); Fast service appliance repair (5.5 miles away, based in Palos Heights, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
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
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
- 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
Speed Queen Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its 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
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
What Hickory Hills Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Hickory Hills, IL
Should I repair or replace my Speed Queen dryer?
Which Hickory Hills technicians work on Speed Queen?
Why does my Speed Queen dryer show an error code?
Other Dryer Repair in Hickory Hills
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Hickory Hills
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.