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. Below are independent repair companies serving Irondale, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Irondale
Within 30 miles of Irondale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Irondale itself, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (29), Hoover (2), and Center Point (1). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. The closest is Jones-McLeod, about 0.4 miles away. None of the repair companies near Irondale 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 4.3 stars across 22 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Irondale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.6, 1.7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
At the top of the Irondale list: Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (2.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (7.8 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Service Care, Inc. (1.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,249 reviews).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
Automatic Auto-Sensing cycles end based on load dryness, so very small loads should use Time Dry instead. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
The DF7-control dryer's installation guide allows up to 65 feet of straight 4-inch rigid exhaust duct, minus 10 feet for each elbow, and requires venting to the outdoors with adequate make-up air. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - Dryer Quick Start Manual
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- 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
- 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
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
What Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Cost
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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Any error code on the display
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around Irondale
Most dryer calls in Irondale 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 Irondale Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Irondale, AL
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Why do my clothes come out damp?
What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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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.