Speed Queen owners in Benton usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Benton, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Benton
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Benton. 2 of them are based in Benton itself, and the rest are spread across Little Rock (22), North Little Rock (11), and Maumelle (3). Distances run up to about 24 miles. No company within 90 miles of Benton mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 58 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.9, 10.7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
At the top of the Benton list: A-Tech Appliance Service (20.4 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 299 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.2 stars from 214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central-Ark Appliances (14.7 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.7 stars from 169 reviews).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
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
- 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
- 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
Speed Queen Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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
- 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
A Speed Queen dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code on the display
- 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
Local Notes for Benton
Most dryer calls in Benton 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.
Arkansas has no separate appliance repair license, and household appliances are listed as exempt equipment under the state HVACR licensing law, though exempt work must still meet HVACR rules and any local permit and inspection requirements. Source: Arkansas HVAC/R Statutes 2025, A.C.A. ยง 17-33-102 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
Natural gas piping and equipment work is governed by the state plumbing and fuel gas codes, and gas fitters are licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health's Plumbing and Natural Gas program. Source: Plumbing & Natural Gas - Arkansas Department of Health
Before You Book in Benton
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Benton, AR
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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.