Speed Queen owners in Carthage usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Carthage, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Who Works on Speed Queen Dryers Near Carthage
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Carthage. 1 list an address in Carthage, and other nearby bases include Joplin (8), Monett (2), and Pittsburg (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. None of the repair companies near Carthage name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Bowers Service Co is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Carthage. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 7.7, 9.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
At the top of the Carthage list: Mr. Appliance of Joplin (11.3 miles away, based in Joplin, 4.9 stars from 426 reviews); Bowers Service Co (0.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 156 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Joplin, 4.3 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big M Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Baxter Springs, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
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
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 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
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Dryer Repair
Most Speed Queen dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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 (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?
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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- 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
Around Carthage
Most dryer calls in Carthage 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.
Gas appliance and mechanical trade credentials are issued by local governments; Kansas City, for example, certifies gas-fired appliance supervisors, mechanical supervisors and master pipe fitters. Source: KCMO BizCare: Contractor Licensing
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Carthage
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Carthage, MO
Is my Speed Queen dryer worth repairing?
What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Carthage technician bring the right parts.