A Speed Queen dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. Below are independent repair companies serving Lafayette, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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 Lafayette
27 repair companies serve Lafayette from within 30 miles. 8 of them are based in Lafayette itself, and other nearby bases include Opelousas (4), Maurice (3), and Scott (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. All Pro Appliance Services LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Lafayette. No company within 90 miles of Lafayette mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.8, 3.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
First up for Lafayette: Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (4.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Pro Appliance Services LLC (1.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Acadiana Appliance (9.1 miles away, based in Maurice, 5.0 stars from 249 reviews).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
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 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
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Lafayette
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its 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
- 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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
Dryer Notes for Lafayette, LA
Most dryer calls in Lafayette 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Lafayette
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Lafayette, LA
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Also Serving Towns Around Lafayette
Live outside Lafayette? The same Speed Queen dryer repair technicians serve Scott and Carencro. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
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.