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 Texarkana, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Speed Queen. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Speed Queen dryers and other brands.
Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Texarkana
Within 60 miles of Texarkana there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in Texarkana itself, and the rest are spread across Queen City (1), Hope (1), and Horatio (1). Distances run up to about 60 miles. None of the repair companies near Texarkana 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: Same-Day Appliance Fix in Texarkana, around 2.4 miles out. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Texarkana is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Texarkana. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 3.4, 4.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 12 |
At the top of the Texarkana list: Mr. Appliance of Texarkana (3.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 717 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Maytag Home Appliance (4.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews); Lafferty's Home Center - Texarkana (6.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
Speed Queen's dryers come in gas and electric versions, and gas models can be converted to LP with a factory conversion kit. Source: Speed Queen - Product Brochure
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
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- 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
- 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
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Dryer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
Local Notes for Texarkana
Most dryer calls in Texarkana 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)
In Arkansas, you can check a license with the Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes licensee search (plumbing and gas fitter licenses) or report a problem to the Arkansas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Texarkana
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Texarkana, AR
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Also Serving Towns Around Texarkana
The technicians listed for Texarkana also cover smaller towns nearby, including Hope and De Queen. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Speed Queen dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.