Speed Queen owners in Valley 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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Speed Queen Dryer Technicians, Valley AL
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Valley. 2 list an address in Valley, and other nearby bases include Columbus (11), LaGrange (4), and Opelika (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Sanders Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Valley. None of the repair companies near Valley name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 30 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 2.5, 14.2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
At the top of the Valley list: Sears Appliance Repair (19.0 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care Pros (17.6 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in LaGrange, 4.2 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
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
- 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
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Valley
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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Dryer Call
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around Valley
Most dryer calls in Valley 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.
Before You Book in Valley
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Valley, AL
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
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Also Serving Towns Around Valley
Speed Queen dryer repair for Lanett and Roanoke is handled by the same companies listed for Valley. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Valley technician bring the right parts.