The Speed Queen dryer lineup
Speed Queen keeps its dryer range short. The DC5 is the basic model. The DR3, DR5 and DR7 step up in features. The DF7 has its controls on the front to match the FF7 front load washer. Each comes in electric or gas.
Higher models add steam, pet hair cycles and a sensor system that stops the heat when the load is dry. Speed Queen calls that Over-dry Protection. The basic parts are the same across the range. That is good for repair, because the parts are common and strong. More about the brand is on our Speed Queen repair page.
Drum turns, air stays cold
This is the top Speed Queen dryer call. The cause depends on the fuel.
- Electric models. The heating element has a broken coil, or a thermal fuse has blown.
- Gas models. The igniter glows but no flame starts, which points to the gas valve coils. Or the igniter does not glow at all and needs to be replaced.
- Both types. A safety thermostat has opened because the dryer ran too hot.
On an electric dryer, also check the breaker. A Speed Queen electric dryer uses a two pole breaker. With one pole tripped, the drum turns and the heat is gone.
The vent is part of the dryer
A thermal fuse does not blow for fun. It blows when hot air can't get out. The vent pipe behind the dryer fills with lint over the years. Long runs, tight bends and crushed foil hose make it worse.
So a no heat repair with no vent check is half a repair. We measure airflow where the Speed Queen vent leaves the house. Weak flow goes on your report. A clean vent also cuts dry time and lowers fire risk.
Takes too long to dry
If the dryer heats but one load takes two cycles, the vent is the first suspect again. After that, we look at the lint screen. Dryer sheets leave a clear film on it. Hold the screen under a tap. If water pools on the Speed Queen screen, wash it with dish soap and a brush.
On sensor models, damp clothes at the end can mean dirty sensor bars. Wipe the metal sensor strips inside the drum with rubbing alcohol. If the dryer still quits early, the sensor circuit needs a test.
No start, noise and steam faults
Press start and get nothing? The door switch is the simple cause. The dryer must see the door shut. On some dryers a broken belt also blocks the start, because a switch senses belt tension. A blown thermal fuse can cut the motor circuit too.
If the motor hums and the drum stays still, stop pressing the button. The motor may be seized or the drum may be jammed by a sock at the front seal.
A Speed Queen that squeals until it warms up has a worn idler pulley. A steady thump from a Speed Queen drum means a flat spot on a roller. A scrape means the front glide is worn. We replace these wear parts as a set when the drum is out. It saves you a second visit.
Steam models have a small water line and a valve. If steam cycles do nothing, check that the water tap behind the dryer is open. A stuck valve or a clogged nozzle is next.
Speed Queen dryer visits: cost and schedule
A Speed Queen dryer diagnostic at a home costs $79. Say yes to the Speed Queen repair and the $79 drops off the bill. The same goes for the $119 stacked or double unit call. The Speed Queen quote is one fixed price, parts and labor in it, and it comes first.
A Speed Queen tech can be booked for 6 AM, for 9 PM, or for any hour between. That goes for all seven days, and the website takes bookings. Most dryer calls are seen the same day. A+ is an independent shop, held by one family. Your Speed Queen dryer tech is licensed and insured, and the background check is done before hiring. Elements, fuses, belts and igniters are on the truck. The repair has our 30-day repair warranty.
A dryer worth fixing
People buy Speed Queen to keep it. A dryer is a simple machine, and this one is built heavy. Every fault on this page is a fair repair. A new Speed Queen only makes sense if the cabinet or drum has rusted through.
See Speed Queen washer repair if the Speed Queen washer is down too. Our dryer repair page covers other makes. Speed Queen is a Wisconsin brand, and we see plenty of them across the state line in our Chicago area territory. Texas, Virginia, D.C. and California crews fix them too. Clean the lint screen after every load, and have the vent cleaned once a year.