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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Speed Queen and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Austin
Within 60 miles of Austin there are 29 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Austin, and the rest are spread across Rochester (6), Stewartville (3), and Charles City (3). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. The closest is Donkers Hometown Appliances, about 0.7 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Austin 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 4.6 stars across 29 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Austin is inside its regular service area.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.1, 19.6 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 29 |
The leading options for Austin are Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Rochester, MN (35.4 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.7 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zilge's Appliance Center (38.0 miles away, based in Mason City, 4.4 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (36.2 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.7 stars from 977 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
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
- 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
- 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
Speed Queen Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Dryer Repair
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?
- 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Dryer Call
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Dryer Notes for Austin, MN
Most dryer calls in Austin 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
The state does not license gas fitters; contractors doing gas work must be bonded with the Department of Labor and Industry, and cities such as Minneapolis and St. Paul set their own gas fitter licensing. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Austin
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Austin, MN
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Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Austin technician bring the right parts.