Most Speed Queen dryer repairs in Farmington involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Farmington, 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 Farmington
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Farmington. The rest are spread across St. Louis (9), Belleville (4), and Festus (2). None of the repair companies near Farmington name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Nearest on the list: Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC, around 20.5 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Farmington is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Farmington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 20.5, 29.8, 29.8 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 46 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
The leading options for Farmington are Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (20.5 miles away, based in De Soto, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (56.4 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance-Mend.com (40.9 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
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 Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Farmington Dryer Call
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
A Speed Queen dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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
- 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
- Any error code on the display
Local Notes for Farmington
Most dryer calls in Farmington 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.
Gas appliance and mechanical trade credentials are issued by local governments; Kansas City, for example, certifies gas-fired appliance supervisors, mechanical supervisors and master pipe fitters. Source: KCMO BizCare: Contractor Licensing
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Farmington Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Farmington, MO
What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Speed Queen dryers?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is my Speed Queen dryer worth repairing?
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Nearby Towns Served From Farmington
The technicians listed for Farmington also cover smaller towns nearby, including Park Hills and Bonne Terre. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Speed Queen dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.