Most Speed Queen dryer repairs in Augusta involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Speed Queen and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Independent Speed Queen Dryer Technicians, Augusta GA
We found 28 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Augusta. 16 list an address in Augusta, and the rest are spread across Aiken (4), North Augusta (2), and Clearwater (2). Distances run up to about 25 miles. None of the repair companies near Augusta name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Davis Appliance & Furniture, about 3.9 miles away. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Augusta. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 5.9, 6.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
The leading options for Augusta are Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beech Island Appliance Service Co. (11.2 miles away, based in Beech Island, 4.9 stars from 159 reviews); Mr. Appliance of West Augusta (11.3 miles away, 4.1 stars from 735 reviews); Atomic Tech (6.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 2,033 reviews).
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
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
- Odors on clothes. Speed Queen notes the dryer draws in room air, so air out the laundry room before drying. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
What Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Cost
A Speed Queen dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Dryer Notes for Augusta, GA
Most dryer calls in Augusta 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
Georgia lists the International Fuel Gas Code among its mandatory state minimum construction codes, and permitting and inspection of gas work is handled by the local governments that enforce those codes. Source: Mandatory and Permissive State Codes (Georgia Department of Community Affairs)
Before You Book in Augusta
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Augusta, GA
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The technicians listed for Augusta also cover smaller towns nearby, including Waynesboro. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Speed Queen dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Augusta technician bring the right parts.