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. The Reno 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.
Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Reno
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Reno. 15 of them are based in Reno itself, and other nearby bases include Sparks (5), Carson City (4), and Sun Valley (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.3 miles out. None of the repair companies near Reno name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 2.7, 3.1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
The leading options for Reno are Mr. Appliance of Reno (4.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Star Dryer Vent (12.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears (6.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
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
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
- 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
- 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
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Gets Fixed on a Reno Dryer Call
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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
- 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
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:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
What Reno Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Reno 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.
Nevada has no license class for appliance repair as such; contracting work on gas piping, gas vents and water heaters falls under the State Contractors Board's C-1 plumbing and heating subclassifications. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
Installing gas supply piping and vents requires a Nevada State Contractors Board license in the C-1 plumbing and heating classification (for example the C-1d plumbing or C-1g gas pipes and vents subclassifications), and water heater installation and repair falls under subclassification C-1h. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Reno
- 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?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Reno, NV
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The technicians listed for Reno also cover smaller towns nearby, including Cold Springs. 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.