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 Calera 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.
Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Calera
40 repair companies serve Calera from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Calera itself, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (17), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). Distances run up to about 27 miles. No company within 90 miles of Calera mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Advanced Appliance, about 3.1 miles away. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Calera. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.1, 7.1, 8.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 49 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
The leading options for Calera are OTM Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S & S Appliance Parts & Service LLC (17.7 miles away, based in Bessemer, 3.6 stars from 1,492 reviews); Appliance Mechanic LLC (19.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
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
- 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
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its Dryers
- Every two years a qualified technician should remove the front panels and vacuum lint from inside the cabinet. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
- Clean the lint filter before every load, and once a year take it out and vacuum the opening beneath it. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
What Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Cost
A Speed Queen dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Local Notes for Calera
Most dryer calls in Calera 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.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
Gas fitting work in Alabama requires a state gas fitter license from the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board, which tests competency before anyone performs, supervises or contracts gas fitting. Source: About the Board - Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board
Questions to Ask a Calera Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Calera, AL
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair for Towns Near Calera
Speed Queen dryer repair for Montevallo, Clanton, and Brent is handled by the same companies listed for Calera. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
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.