Most Speed Queen dryer repairs in Auburn Hills involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Auburn Hills, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Auburn Hills
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Auburn Hills. 2 list an address in Auburn Hills, and the rest are spread across Waterford Township (6), Madison Heights (4), and Rochester (3). Authorized Factory Service is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Auburn Hills. None of the repair companies near Auburn Hills name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Auburn Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 2.8, 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 30 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 25 |
The leading options for Auburn Hills are Sargent Appliance (5.7 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.6 stars from 520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Waterford (6.9 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 348 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Sterling Heights, 4.6 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
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
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
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- 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
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Auburn Hills Dryer Call
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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
- 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
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
A Speed Queen dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Any error code on the display
Dryer Notes for Auburn Hills, MI
Most dryer calls in Auburn Hills 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Auburn Hills
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Auburn Hills, MI
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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.