Speed Queen owners in Houma usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Houma 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 Houma
40 repair companies serve Houma from within 60 miles. 4 of them are based in Houma itself, and the rest are spread across Metairie (6), Harahan (4), and Kenner (4). Distances run up to about 43 miles. Nearest on the list: Mike's appliances, around 1.2 miles out. None of the repair companies near Houma name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Houma is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Houma. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.2, 4.8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 24 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
First up for Houma: Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Pro Appliance Repair (39.8 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Cut Off, 4.7 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Accardo's Appliance Repair Service (41.7 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 70 reviews).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
The DF7-control dryer's installation guide allows up to 65 feet of straight 4-inch rigid exhaust duct, minus 10 feet for each elbow, and requires venting to the outdoors with adequate make-up air. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - Dryer Quick Start Manual
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
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Houma
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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
- 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
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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Local Notes for Houma
Most dryer calls in Houma 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
The State Plumbing Board of Louisiana licenses gas fitters and master gas fitters for natural gas piping and appliance work, while mechanical contractors remain under the State Licensing Board for Contractors and certain LP gas installations under the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission. Source: La. R.S. 37:1367 (Louisiana State Legislature)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Houma
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Houma, LA
Do you work for Speed Queen?
Why does my Speed Queen dryer show an error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Speed Queen dryers?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Speed Queen dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.