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 Houghton list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Houghton
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 80 miles of Houghton. The rest are spread across Dollar Bay (2), Calumet (1), and Mohawk (1). Distances run up to about 79 miles. Ozanich Tom & Renee is the nearest, roughly 3.3 miles from Houghton. None of the repair companies near Houghton name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 4 rated companies, the average public rating is 2.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Houghton is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Houghton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (80 mi) | 6 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 3.4, 10.2 |
First up for Houghton: Keweenaw Kitchens. (3.4 miles away, based in Dollar Bay, 4.0 stars from 4 reviews); Ozanich Tom & Renee (3.3 miles away, based in Dollar Bay); North State Refrigeration. (10.2 miles away, based in Calumet, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mohawk Emergency Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Mohawk, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
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'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
Speed Queen Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Dryer Repair
Most Speed Queen dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Houghton
Most dryer calls in Houghton 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 Houghton
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Houghton, MI
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Which Houghton technicians work on Speed Queen?
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Live outside Houghton? The same Speed Queen dryer repair technicians serve Laurium and Ironwood. 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.