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. Below are independent repair companies serving Lima, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Lima
40 repair companies serve Lima from within 60 miles. 4 of them are based in Lima itself, and the rest are spread across Fort Wayne (11), Wapakoneta (2), and Greenville (2). A-1 Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Lima. None of the repair companies near Lima name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 40 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lima is inside its regular service area.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 49 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.5, 2.6 |
At the top of the Lima list: Mr. Appliance of Western Ohio (1.5 miles away, 4.0 stars from 373 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.0 miles away, based in Kenton, 4.5 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lafayette Appliance Township Repair Service (8.7 miles away, based in Lafayette, 2.6 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
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
Automatic Auto-Sensing cycles end based on load dryness, so very small loads should use Time Dry instead. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
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 not heating. Speed Queen says to check both fuses or breakers on electric models, make sure the dryer isn't in cool-down or set to no heat, confirm the gas valves are open on gas models, and look for a kinked or blocked exhaust or stuck hood flapper. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Lima
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
- 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
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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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
- 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
- Any error code on the display
Local Notes for Lima
Most dryer calls in Lima 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
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Lima
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Lima, OH
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Nearby Towns Served From Lima
Speed Queen dryer repair for Fort Shawnee, Ada, and Ottawa is handled by the same companies listed for Lima. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
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.