Speed Queen owners in Dothan usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Speed Queen and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
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Independent Speed Queen Dryer Technicians, Dothan AL
11 repair companies serve Dothan from within 60 miles. 3 list an address in Dothan, and other nearby bases include Eufaula (3), Enterprise (2), and Newton (1). Distances run up to about 54 miles. SHAW Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Dothan. None of the repair companies near Dothan name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 11 businesses. Dothan is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.7, 3.8 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
The leading options for Dothan are Mr. Appliance of Dothan (12.5 miles away, based in Newton, 4.6 stars from 261 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.5 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tri-State Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.4 stars from 47 reviews).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
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
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- Clothes wrinkled. Speed Queen recommends a lower heat setting to avoid over-drying and smaller loads so items can tumble freely. 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
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Dothan Dryer Call
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Dryer Repair
Most Speed Queen dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Dryer Call
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Local Notes for Dothan
Most dryer calls in Dothan 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Dothan
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Dothan, AL
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The technicians listed for Dothan also cover smaller towns nearby, including Marianna. 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.