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 Elizabethtown list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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, Elizabethtown PA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Elizabethtown. 2 list an address in Elizabethtown, and the rest are spread across Harrisburg (10), York (5), and Lancaster (5). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Elizabethtown mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elizabethtown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 3.2, 5.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
First up for Elizabethtown: Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (17.0 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.2 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apex DCA (11.5 miles away, based in York, 4.5 stars from 406 reviews); Rozman Bros Inc. (14.7 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
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
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
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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
- Odors on clothes. Speed Queen notes the dryer draws in room air, so air out the laundry room before drying. 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
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Elizabethtown
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
Most Speed Queen dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Dryer Call
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Dryer Notes for Elizabethtown, PA
Most dryer calls in Elizabethtown 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
There is no statewide plumbing or trade license in Pennsylvania, so any licensing for gas piping work is set by the municipality where the work happens (Philadelphia, for example, issues its own plumber licenses). Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Elizabethtown
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Elizabethtown, PA
How do I find a technician who knows Speed Queen dryers?
Should I repair or replace my Speed Queen dryer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
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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.