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 Decatur list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Speed Queen. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Speed Queen dryers and other brands.
Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Decatur
Within 30 miles of Decatur there are 25 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Decatur itself, and the rest are spread across Fort Wayne (22), Craigville (1), and Huntington (1). The closest is MASCo. - Major Appliance Service Co., about 2.6 miles away. None of the repair companies near Decatur name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 9.2, 16.3 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
First up for Decatur: MASCo. - Major Appliance Service Co. (2.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 61 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.3 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brook-Mill Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.3 stars from 104 reviews); Burns Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 5.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
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
- 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
- Dryer not heating. Speed Queen says to check both fuses or breakers on electric models, make sure the dryer isn't in cool-down or set to no heat, confirm the gas valves are open on gas models, and look for a kinked or blocked exhaust or stuck hood flapper. 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
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
What Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Cost
Most Speed Queen dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Dryer Call
- Any error code on the display
- 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)
Around Decatur
Most dryer calls in Decatur 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.
Indiana licenses plumbers statewide through the Indiana Plumbing Commission but has no statewide HVAC technician license, so heating and mechanical contractor licensing, including gas appliance work, is set by individual counties and cities. Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development NextLevel Jobs: HVAC Technician
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Decatur
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Decatur, IN
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Which Decatur technicians work on Speed Queen?
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Live outside Decatur? The same Speed Queen dryer repair technicians serve Berne. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
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.