A Speed Queen dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. Below are independent repair companies serving Opelika, 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.
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Opelika
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Opelika. 3 list an address in Opelika, and other nearby bases include Columbus (10), Phenix City (3), and Auburn (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Opelika mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Sanders Appliance, around 1.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 21 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Opelika. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.7, 3.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
Closest matches for Opelika: Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care Pros (2.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Auburn Appliance Sales & Service (4.6 miles away, based in Auburn, 5.0 stars from 327 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ron's Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
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
Speed Queen Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Dryer making noise. Speed Queen says to remove coins, nails or bobby pins from the drum and level the dryer, noting that heat cycling and air hum are normal. 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
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Opelika
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Dryer Repair
A Speed Queen dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Dryer Call
- Any error code on the display
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
What Opelika Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Opelika 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)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Opelika
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Opelika, AL
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Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Opelika technician bring the right parts.