Speed Queen owners in Franklin usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Franklin, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
Independent listings only: Washer and Dryer Repair is not affiliated with or endorsed by Speed Queen. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Speed Queen directly.
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Franklin
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Franklin. 2 list an address in Franklin, and other nearby bases include Framingham (7), Pawtucket (7), and Bellingham (4). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Nearest on the list: Franklin Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Franklin mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 3.3, 5.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
At the top of the Franklin list: Wickford Appliance - Outlet Store (11.5 miles away, based in Cumberland, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (14.7 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (6.1 miles away, based in Wrentham, 4.3 stars from 442 reviews); Advantage Appliance (10.7 miles away, based in Mansfield, 4.6 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
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
Speed Queen Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Clothes wrinkled. Speed Queen recommends a lower heat setting to avoid over-drying and smaller loads so items can tumble freely. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its 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
- 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
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Speed Queen dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around Franklin
Most dryer calls in Franklin 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.
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
Gas piping to appliances must be done by a licensed gas fitter or a licensed master or journeyman plumber, under a permit from the local inspector, with licensing by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
Questions to Ask a Franklin Technician
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Franklin, MA
Why does my Speed Queen dryer show an error code?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Franklin
Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Franklin technician bring the right parts.