Speed Queen owners in Rome 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.
Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Rome
Within 30 miles of Rome there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. 8 list an address in Rome, and the rest are spread across Cartersville (5), Cedartown (2), and Calhoun (1). No company within 90 miles of Rome 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 Appliance World, about 0.9 miles away. The 14 rated companies in range average 3.5 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.7, 1.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
The leading options for Rome are Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frix Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews); Eddie Chubb Appliance Services (4.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews); Appliance World (0.9 miles away, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
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
The dryer has a motor overload protector that trips on overheating and resets after the motor cools for about 10 minutes. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Speed Queen Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
- 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
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Any error code on the display
Dryer Notes for Rome, GA
Most dryer calls in Rome 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Rome
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Rome, GA
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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.