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. 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 Amherst
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Amherst. 3 list an address in Amherst, and the rest are spread across Cleveland (10), Elyria (3), and Brunswick (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. The closest is Appliance Repair Tech LLc, about 0.8 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Amherst mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses.
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| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.2, 1.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 48 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
The leading options for Amherst are Mr. Appliance of Lorain County (2.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 622 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HADI Appliances (20.3 miles away, based in Rocky River, 5.0 stars from 300 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Elyria, 4.8 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Washer & Dryer Repair, LLC (26.2 miles away, based in Medina, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
The dryer has a motor overload protector that trips on overheating and resets after the motor cools for about 10 minutes. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
Speed Queen Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Dryer won't start. Speed Queen says to check that the plug is seated, the door is closed and the timer knob is pushed in, then check fuses or breakers and wait 10 minutes if the motor overload has tripped. 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
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its 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
- 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
What Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Local Notes for Amherst
Most dryer calls in Amherst 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
At the state level, the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial plumbing, hydronics and HVAC contractors; for residential work the state board may lack authority, and local building departments handle code compliance and any local contractor licensing. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
Before You Book in Amherst
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Amherst, OH
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Should I repair or replace my Speed Queen dryer?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair for Towns Near Amherst
Live outside Amherst? The same Speed Queen dryer repair technicians serve Oberlin. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
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.