Speed Queen owners in Owatonna usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Owatonna
Within 60 miles of Owatonna there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Owatonna, and other nearby bases include Rochester (6), Mankato (5), and Burnsville (4). The farthest listed company is about 47 miles out. None of the repair companies near Owatonna name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is On-The-Spot Appliance Service, about 0.6 miles away. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Owatonna is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Owatonna. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 14.0, 14.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
The leading options for Owatonna are Quality Appliance (14.4 miles away, based in Faribault, 4.9 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (44.4 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.7 stars from 1,914 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tony's Appliance (45.5 miles away, based in Burnsville, 4.9 stars from 1,214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pro (45.4 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
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
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- 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
- 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
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its 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
- 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
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Speed Queen dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- Any error code on the display
Local Notes for Owatonna
Most dryer calls in Owatonna 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
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Owatonna
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Owatonna, MN
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The technicians listed for Owatonna also cover smaller towns nearby, including Waseca. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Speed Queen dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.