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. The Pittsburgh list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Pittsburgh
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Pittsburgh. 24 of them are based in Pittsburgh itself, and other nearby bases include Verona (2), Millvale (1), and Brentwood (1). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Nearest on the list: PittsFix Appliance repair, around 0.5 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Pittsburgh mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pittsburgh. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.8, 1.0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
The leading options for Pittsburgh are Don's Appliances (3.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,625 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (7.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,422 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (7.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances Robinson Experience Center (6.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,760 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 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
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- 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
- 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
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Any error code on the display
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Dryer Notes for Pittsburgh, PA
Most dryer calls in Pittsburgh 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Pittsburgh
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Pittsburgh, PA
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Also Serving Towns Around Pittsburgh
The technicians listed for Pittsburgh also cover smaller towns nearby, including McKees Rocks, Crafton, Bellevue, and Carnegie. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Speed Queen dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.