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. 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, Montgomery AL
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Montgomery. 3 list an address in Montgomery, and the rest are spread across Prattville (3), Selma (3), and Opelika (3). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. None of the repair companies near Montgomery name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Nearest on the list: Yes Appliance Repair Montgomery, around 2.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 21 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Montgomery is inside its regular service area.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.6, 4.6 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
At the top of the Montgomery list: Sears Appliance Repair (41.0 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.3 miles away, based in Selma, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clark-Rothschild Appliance Repair- Refrigerator, Freezer and Ice Machine specialist (16.3 miles away, based in Prattville, 4.7 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (52.5 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
Higher-tier models feature a galvanized drum, reversible door, drum light, lint filter guard and a commercial-style cool-down feature. Source: Speed Queen - Product Brochure
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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
- Clothes not drying well. Speed Queen points first to the exhaust and weather hood and the lint filter, then to the dryness or time setting and separating heavy items from light ones. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its Dryers
- 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
- Keep the exhaust duct short and straight, keep the area around the outlet free of lint, and make sure the weather hood flapper moves freely. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Local Notes for Montgomery
Most dryer calls in Montgomery 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Montgomery
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Montgomery, AL
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Do you work for Speed Queen?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Speed Queen dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.