A Speed Queen dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. The Oakdale list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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.
Independent Speed Queen Dryer Technicians, Oakdale MN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oakdale. 1 of them are based in Oakdale itself, and other nearby bases include St Paul (10), Maplewood (4), and West St Paul (4). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Nearest on the list: David Hayes Appliance Service Specialists, around 2.2 miles out. None of the repair companies near Oakdale name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oakdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.8, 3.3 |
The leading options for Oakdale are Super Care Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (10.0 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.8 stars from 2,260 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Maplewood, 4.5 stars from 235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
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
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
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Oakdale
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
What Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Cost
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?
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Oakdale
Most dryer calls in Oakdale 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 Oakdale
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Oakdale, MN
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Oakdale
Nearby Towns Served From Oakdale
Speed Queen dryer repair for Lake Elmo is handled by the same companies listed for Oakdale. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
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.