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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Speed Queen and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
Independent listings only: Washer and Dryer Repair is not affiliated with or endorsed by Speed Queen. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Speed Queen directly.
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Waycross
We found 24 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Waycross. 2 of them are based in Waycross itself, and other nearby bases include Brunswick (7), Jesup (3), and Valdosta (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. No company within 90 miles of Waycross mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Mc Laughlin's Appliance Services, around 0.9 miles out. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Waycross is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.2, 9.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 24 |
First up for Waycross: Sears Home Services (2.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frazier's Appliance & Refrigeration (39.0 miles away, based in Jesup, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair (59.0 miles away, based in Hinesville, 4.7 stars from 134 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (36.1 miles away, based in Douglas, 4.5 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
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
Speed Queen Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
What Waycross Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Waycross 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)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Waycross
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Waycross, GA
Should I repair or replace my Speed Queen dryer?
What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
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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.