As Chase says.

You don't entertain in the laundry room so....

I had the SQ washer and matching dryer (still have the dryer) but frankly I suspect a dryer costing almost half the price would work just as well.

I would investigate what may be impairing the Kenmore dryer's performance. A new dryer would be impaired the same if a clog in the exhaust ducting is the cause.

bjrober,

If you are serious about picking up a Speed Queen Dryer Upstate Appliance in Anderson, South Carolina might be your answer.

Jeff

You're Welcome but don't Thank me, it was fellow member Larisa who did the research about Upstate.

Jeff

Upstate appliance in South Carolina still has 2017 speed queen washer and dryers (including front load as well). That said I have a 80 series kenmore dryer that I bought for 50 bucks. It the best machine ever. So easy for myself to repair and cheap. the belt broke when my kids out six pairs of soaking wet shoes in it. Cost 3.00 for the belt and took me 25 min. That included vac out the dryer. I would suggest you check to see if it’s clogged. I couldn’t believe how much lint was on the inside of my machine.

I have the SQ dryer and am satisified with it but do not like the lint filter on it. It captures lint well but you have to train yourself to never open the door with the drum spinning or you will deposit lint on some of the laundry. Otherwise it performs well. However, there are dryers for less money that will dry your laundry just as well. I agree with comments above-it does not have to match your washer to be suitable. Very few of your visitors will go to your LR anyway and since many people have mismatched washers and dryers it will never even dawn on them that the two machines are not the same brand or series.

I would consider another Whirlpool dryer if you don't mind mismatched set. Besides, I think a Whirlpool dryer is better than SQ.

Just wondering if you've checked at the exhaust hood outside while the dryer is running to confirm a strong airflow rate.

Too bad I'm (presumably) not in your area. I'd take the Kenmore and fix it as a spare for my neighbor who has a sibling Whirlpool stacked set at one of his rental properties.

If you decide to get a Speed Queen dryer, a 2018 will be fine. It is the wash action of the 2018 SQ washer that most (me included) object to. I bought the TOL SQ dryer because the analog in stock did not have the features I wanted, namely extended tumble. I looked at the 2018's yesterday and thought an analog would give me all I require rather than paying extra for the electronic controls.

I have a 2016 SQ top load washer. It's the same in every way as the 2017. I had to buy a dryer at the time of my washer purchase. I passed on the SQ dryer as it seemed overpriced for a dryer for my needs where I am going to use ON and OFF; not any speciality cycles.

Going off the dimensions of the SQ TL washer when I was dryer shopping, I found TWO dryers that would fit nicely with my washer. Most are too big and will not match up size-wise. I had to go down to a 6.something cu ft dryer. Hotpoint, (made by GE and a budget brand) and Whirlpool made the dryers that would match according to size. While I was not off put by having a different brand washer and dryer, I did want them to look and feel like they did belong together according to height and depth. I choose the Hotpoint since I figured they were both going to be disposable dryers--Hotpoint was less expensive at the time.

I have a nice even working surface with the washer and dryer for folding laundry and putting stuff on top when I am moving things around organizing which I appreciate.

Check craigslist for the Atlanta area or Facebook marketplace. I did a search of speed queen and found quite a few dryers in the Georgia area (I live in central Georgia.) I found a set from 2016 for 300.00 I’m sure there are dryers around from speed queen for very reasonable too.

You are correct-the panel is black. Absolutely do not spend a lot of money when you do not need to. Dryers tend to last for many years. As Larisa points out, you can buy a good used machine for a very attractive price that will match your washer and give you years of service.

"bjrober: ... but it would entail dragging the ladder back outside"

Hmmm. Ladder. Does that mean the exhaust hood is on your roof? I have to advise you, you really need to check the airflow rate at the exhaust hood. There could still be a clog somewhere if you didn't check and clean the FULL length of the exhaust path... from the opening in the wall all the way through to the hood outside. Checking/cleaning only the hood outside and the length of ducting between the dryer and the wall is not sufficient.

Not near Atlanta. I'm in TX south/west of Houston. Interestingly, I did a repair this afternoon on the WP stacked dryer at the neighbor's rental property. Replaced the thermal cut-off (which had blown due to overheating) and the thermistor that controls the air temperature. Parts cost $23.19.