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 Independence, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
Independent listings only: Washer and Dryer Repair is not affiliated with or endorsed by Speed Queen. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Speed Queen directly.
Independent Speed Queen Dryer Technicians, Independence OR
Within 30 miles of Independence there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Independence, and other nearby bases include Salem (7), Albany (2), and Corvallis (2). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. None of the repair companies near Independence 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 Genie Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 14 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Independence. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 15 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.0, 7.6 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
First up for Independence: ATS Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in McMinnville, 4.9 stars from 395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Corvallis, 4.5 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Salem, 4.3 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master Appliance (2.0 miles away, based in Monmouth, 4.5 stars from 82 reviews).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
Speed Queen's dryers come in gas and electric versions, and gas models can be converted to LP with a factory conversion kit. Source: Speed Queen - Product Brochure
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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 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
Speed Queen Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Gets Fixed on a Independence 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
- 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
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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Any error code on the display
Around Independence
Most dryer calls in Independence 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Independence
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Independence, OR
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Why does my Speed Queen dryer show an error code?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
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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.