Speed Queen owners in Taylorville usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Taylorville, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Independent Speed Queen Dryer Technicians, Taylorville IL
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Taylorville. Other nearby bases include Springfield (9), Decatur (5), and Illiopolis (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. None of the repair companies near Taylorville name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Affordable Appliance. is the nearest, roughly 22.0 miles from Taylorville. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 15 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 22.0, 24.4, 25.2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
At the top of the Taylorville list: Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.4 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (27.7 miles away, based in Decatur, 4.5 stars from 897 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (28.3 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.5 stars from 1,739 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.2 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.2 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
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'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
Speed Queen Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Taylorville
Most dryer calls in Taylorville 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 Taylorville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Taylorville, IL
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do you work for Speed Queen?
Is my Speed Queen dryer worth repairing?
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair for Towns Near Taylorville
Speed Queen dryer repair for Pana, Hillsboro, and Litchfield is handled by the same companies listed for Taylorville. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
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.