Speed Queen owners in Faribault usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Faribault, 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 Faribault
40 repair companies serve Faribault from within 60 miles. 3 of them are based in Faribault itself, and other nearby bases include Burnsville (5), Mankato (4), and Bloomington (4). The farthest listed company is about 40 miles out. Nearest on the list: Cannon TV & Appliance Services, around 0.6 miles out. None of the repair companies near Faribault name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Faribault is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Faribault. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.2, 1.2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
At the top of the Faribault list: Quality Appliance (1.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (30.2 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.7 stars from 1,914 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tony's Appliance (31.1 miles away, based in Burnsville, 4.9 stars from 1,214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pro (31.0 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
Automatic Auto-Sensing cycles end based on load dryness, so very small loads should use Time Dry instead. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- Odors on clothes. Speed Queen notes the dryer draws in room air, so air out the laundry room before drying. 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
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Dryer Call
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
What Faribault Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Faribault 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 Faribault
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Faribault, MN
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
Is my Speed Queen dryer worth repairing?
What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Faribault
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.