Poor Dyer Design
Cindy 1
6/5/2026
As many other reviewers have mentioned, this dryer does not even remotely meet the high quality standards or functionality I would expect from Speed Queen. Along with the washer this was my first Speed Queen purchase. I owned my dryer one day and the motherboard had to be replaced. I would return this dryer in a heartbeat if I had the opportunity. The drying cycle is poorly designed. Auto sensing does not work well, and with the 30 or 60 minute timed cycle, clothes are either under-dried or over-dried. I have worked with the fabric settings and still not happy with the results. The buzzer for the end of cycle is extremely low. I do not have a hearing problem and cannot even hear it go off being in the next room. I have been forced to use a separate timer just so I can hear it. I had a manual button on my former dryer you could either turn on or off, and it was nice and loud. I am beyond frustrated with this unit. The dryer and the washer were highly recommended after my Maytag unit of 16 years died. For the cost of the unit I expect better performance results.
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No, I do not recommend this product
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Still love it, BUT...
Keyporter
6/3/2026
Upon installation, my dryer was making a grinding noise. The installer tried repositioning the dryer, which helped momentarily. He made another visit to remedy it, but to no avail. The store sent an appliance repairman a few days later. He disassembled the dryer and replaced a wheel inside, which solved the problem. The dryer works well now, however it beeps at me repeatedly if I put something on top of the dryer. To stop it I have to press the on/off button for 3 seconds. I'm concerned that this dryer might not be up to SQ standards.
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No, I do not recommend this product
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Great dryer
RB64
6/1/2026
We are so happy with our purchase. We love that it has a sensor that allows us to know when are clothes are dried. Two thumbs up.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Dries clothes quickly!
That marshgirl
5/23/2026
I'm happy I made the switch to Speed Queen. This dryer works very well, gets hot (instead of lukewarm) is quiet, and the filter is easy to clean. Oh, and a handle that won't snap off like my old LG dryer handle did. It may be on the pricey side, but when you divide the cost by the number of times the dryer is used over the years, it works out to just a tiny amount per use.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Runs Well So Far But Bad Warranty
dfranko
5/22/2026
The dryer is working fine so far but it sometimes has a squeeking noise that seems to be related to the top of the dryer not staying tight all of the time. It can usually be stopped by jiggling or pressing down on the top. We were very disappointed to learn that the Speed Queen extra warranty only covers factory issues. Not worth the expense.
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No, I do not recommend this product
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Not too Happy
Unhappy one
5/17/2026
I purchased this Speed Queen dryer due to having the washing machine that I purchased form Speed Queen and wanted the matching set. Needless to say, my previous dryer performed better that this unit I purchased. It takes over an hour to dry my clothes whereas my previous unit did it under an hour. I called a repair tech thinking that there might be something wrong but low and behold, he told me that everything was operating as should and found no issues w/ it.
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No, I do not recommend this product
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High Quality
Value
5/16/2026
Quiet, uncomplicated, high quality appliance that you appreciate the first time you use it. Stands above the competition… worth every penny.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Finally a quality product
BK from Houston
5/14/2026
I have been through 2 washers in the last 5 years from Costco that were declared deceased when the repairman came. Hoping that the choice of these Speed Queens were the answer. So far so good. Time will tell.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Not as good as it used to be
Notasgood
5/12/2026
Machine had to be serviced on the 2nd day , it was squealing like a pig on day 1
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No, I do not recommend this product
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Nothing but love
SF Chrisy
5/10/2026
Purchased my dryer second hand and fell in love. No issues and simple to use. Family loves it!
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Yes, I recommend this product
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30 days old
Lang
5/7/2026
I've had this dyer for 30 days and suddenly no heat. Repair came out after a week and said it was a bad internal temp fuse. Had to order part. Another week. Now working. Quite frustrating.
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No, I do not recommend this product
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High quality dryer
Taylor Family
5/3/2026
Through thoughtful research, and focusing on what we need for our home, purchased this gas dryer -- so pleased we did! Installation was seamless and it does all the things we need. This is my first Speed Queen product and I am very pleased.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Best on the market
Grama 74
5/2/2026
I couldn't wait to have a speed queen dryer. No more repair calls, no more noisey dryer. My clothes come out softer and less wrinkles. Next year I will get a speed queen washer. Don't wait, spend the money, you won't be disappointed.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Speed Queen Dryer
MCooley
4/27/2026
Love it so much! Love where the lint trap is. Easy to clean.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Best value hands down.
rpiotro
4/23/2026
Got it to replace my somewhat short lived Maytag. And to complement my Speed Queen wash machine that replaced an even shorter lived Maytag. I'm done throwing good money after bad.
I expect the Speed Queen to live up to its reputation of a long life. Plus, both that washer and dryer do an excellent job. My wife loves that steam option on the dryer also. Saves a lot of ironing.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Speed Queen Dryer
Christa
4/21/2026
My clothes were having a "burnt" smell on the normal dry setting. We changed it to a lower setting, with a timed dry. My clothes are not getting dry and the dryer shuts off before the time is up. I miss my old dryer. Would not recommend.
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No, I do not recommend this product
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Best I've ever owned
rainie7
4/21/2026
Dries exactly per settings selected. Quick and convenient.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Best On The Market
Techdocwriter
4/21/2026
The quietest and most durable machine we have purchased. We replaced our Maytag Washer & Dryer that were less than 5 years old. The washer was the main problem The wash machine kept having balance issues. the first time it took the repairman 4 trips. then one year later the same issue and after 2 trips and the problem not resolved we replaced both machines with the Sedd Queens. The quietest machines we've ever heard and the most important...Happy Wife....Happy Life!
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Yes, I recommend this product
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excellent clothes dryer
Dryer Speed Queen
4/21/2026
Does the job=easy to use-installation was simple. Barrel is more elevated than other brands so you don't have to bend so far.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Concerned about we quality of machine.
DBS1
4/18/2026
Concerned about quality of the gas dryer purchase.
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No, I do not recommend this product
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Reliable
Frazier
4/14/2026
Quality construction.
Simple design.
Easy to maintain.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Bad customer service
Neal2708
4/14/2026
Bought brand new, both were broken out of the box.
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No, I do not recommend this product
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Amazing
Scott8814
4/9/2026
These are the best machines I have experienced, I love them!
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Love It!
TrinaU
4/5/2026
I've been waiting several years for my old set to go out so I could purchase my set of Speed Queens! It has taken a little bit to figure out the best cycles for which type of clothes, but I am very happy with my purchase! The only thing I wish is that the dryer had a timer to see how much time is left to finish cycle.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Speed Queen DR 5 dryer
Dennny M
3/31/2026
No as fond of the dryer as we are with the washer. Dryer is noisy and doesn't give you a timed option or low, medium, high heat. Have to run everything for 60 minutes and figure out which cycle contol to use, delicate, perm press etc.
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No, I do not recommend this product
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Not what I expected, and not worth the money.
kgambinony
3/30/2026
I am disappointed that the machine is so noisy and lacks a working moisture sensing feature.
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No, I do not recommend this product
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Best purchase in a long time!
Tmarks
3/26/2026
Wonderful washer and dryer! Both machines are excellent in what they do!
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Yes, I recommend this product
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DOESN'T FULLY DRY CLOTHS
RAMZ
3/24/2026
After trying multiple settings and different size loads ...my cloths are not getting fully dry. We have a service man coming next week .
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No, I do not recommend this product
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Extremely well made and great value
GymW
3/23/2026
Like all Speed Products, extremely well-made, and designed to be long lasting, which makes it a great value despite being higher priced than its competitors, which really aren't. The only reason it did not get excellent, is due to some minor design features. These are that the buzzer volume is not adjustable, and there is no indication in automatic settings as to what part of the cycle it is in other than if it's heating or cooling, unlike older models with a mechanical control that moved throughout the cycle so that the user could estimate the amount of time left. Speed Queen.products, simply work as advertised, offer a great customer support, and free of gimmicks that in reality serve little purpose, other than to add costs to the machine and for marketing purposes. They do what they're designed to do, and do it well for a very long time, thus are less expensive to own in a long term.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Nice purchase.
Grandma Ann
3/17/2026
This is my first Speed Queen purchase. I really like how quiet the machine is and cleans and dries beautifully.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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I can hide from my dog in this machine.
Big Suspender
3/16/2026
If the lovely bride wrecks the car, I can pull the side panels off this machine to make repairs.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Most expensive dryer on market
Vitale
3/14/2026
Not completely happy because it has no buzzer that lets you know when clothes are dry
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No, I do not recommend this product
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Rated number one for durability
Cokys
3/13/2026
My dryer performs as expected. The nachine in made of durable metal instead of plastic.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Best dryer
Dryer Speed queen dryer
3/12/2026
Just what I expected quality serves its purpose drys quickly and efficiently
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Yes, I recommend this product
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I love it!
kla1180
3/7/2026
So far I love it! It dries clothes quickly, quiet, no issues. I do wish it opened from the top. I don't like how clothes, especially socks fall out of it when I open it. That's the only change I would make.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Speed Queen DR5004WE
Code Red
3/2/2026
It has performed as expected. Dries clothes quickly.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Best machine ever
Ottavio
3/2/2026
Large drum well built quality built can repair anything on machine made in USA
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Speed Queen is the best
Debs71
3/1/2026
Love Speed Queen - Bought a new dryer in May of 2025. It works great and love the extra features. Just bought the matching washing machine Jan 2026, I love it too. It washes great, is very quiet and has nice features for washing. Love the commercial grade.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Proud to own.
Laundry Asassin
2/28/2026
Made friends and family envious! Old School knob, switch and dial operation.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Speed Queen Dryer
Leggal21997
2/21/2026
I purchased this to match my Speed Queen Washer a few months ago. I like the steam refresh and different option, but the sensor for this dryer doesn't get the clothes dry, even if it isn't a heavy load. I often have the run it through a second cycle if I use the sensor function. I'm not sure if it's the norm for this dryer or I have a sensor issue
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No, I do not recommend this product
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Love my new dryer
HuronEm
2/20/2026
Even though we paid more for the Speed Queen dryer, we found it to be far superior in construction and drying experience. Love it and glad we spent the extra $$. The warranty is outstanding and it will last long after we're gone. We won't have to worry about replacing a dryer in our lifetime.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Good dryer but…
DJRR
2/16/2026
While it does a good job drying, I do not like the lint cleaner which does not come out of the machine. The door is very difficult to open, although I do realize that it will get easier with usage. Since I purchased the older style model (just with knobs rather than a digital readout) I never know how much time is remaining.
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No, I do not recommend this product
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Excellent dryer
mks65
2/16/2026
Excellent dryer, one thing I notice is that it is exceptionally loud when it first starts. It takes it about 2 minutes to quiet down.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Great Dryer!
mdg101
2/12/2026
Has given no problems!! Pricy but worth the extra dollars!
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Yes, I recommend this product
Dryer
Joe987
2/11/2026
We purchased the Speed Queen dryer based on ratings and SQ company reputation (US made). It dries well but sometimes clothes are still slightly damp. I use the normal (not hottest) heat setting. It would be nice if the machine had a trimmer adjustment to slightly alter the built in sensors setting At first glance the machine appears to be old school mechanical controls with rotary knobs and 2 black buttons. However the "buttons" are touch sensors and the rotary controls emit a "beep" when turned even when machine is off so there is some electronics working in the background. The build quality seems very good, durability remains to be seen. (A 5 year review would be more telling)
Lastly the manual mentions an optional shoe drying rack but there doesn't appear to be a way to install one.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Concerns on the purchase of the Dryer.
Cliffk
2/8/2026
We purchased the dryer and hoped to buy a washing machine as well but are concerned with the dryer we purchased. Number one the instructions that come with the machine are just too generic. The book did not even address the machine we got. It does not tell how to set the bell or sound on the machine. It shows in the documentation a dial to turn which the dryer does not have - it has a button. We have tried all we can and cannot get it to work. We called the dealer we purchased the dryer from several times and still do not have an answer. We tried the press and hold button as directed and it does not work doing that. We tried to hold it for 10 seconds and 3 second and have tried it once then a second time to make sure we were not turning it on versus off. Nothing works. Extremely disappointed. There is no support number given that we might call and get answers either. The booklet shows a dial to twist not a button that is on the machine. Also the booklet in another place shows only one button where ours has two buttons. We also are having issues where we set something for less dry and when it reaches the end of the cycle we reach in to get the clothes they are almost too hot to touch and are extremely dry not less dry. We have tried several settings both the clothes still are over drying. My wife has issues with delicate clothes that are drying to dry. We also tried the steam dry and when we opened the door at the end of the cycle water came dripping out on the floor.
My wife and I are older and have always thought Speed Queen was the top of the line. If I had the capabilities I would send this dryer back and ask for a refund but we seem to be stuck with it.
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No, I do not recommend this product
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Excellent!
Bob952
2/6/2026
Have had a Speed Queen Washer for 2 years and it has been great! Purchased the Dryer to go with it and have been very satisfied! Does the job as expected.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Good dryer
Big Dot
1/30/2026
So far, so good. I haven't had the machine very long, but it does the job. I like the lint trap location.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Excellent washing performance
Goodlife
1/26/2026
Clothes are not tangled. They seem cleaner & well washed because of agitated. Love the steam setting. It works very well.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Great Dryer
PTMJ
1/23/2026
Great dryer to complement our Speed Queen Washer - Build with solid durability
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Yes, I recommend this product
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