If your Speed Queen dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. 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 Joplin
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Joplin. 8 of them are based in Joplin itself, and other nearby bases include Pittsburg (2), Carthage (1), and Baxter Springs (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Nearest on the list: Hillbilly Outlet, around 0.7 miles out. None of the repair companies near Joplin name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Joplin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 1.8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
Closest matches for Joplin: Mr. Appliance of Joplin (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 426 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bowers Service Co (11.8 miles away, based in Carthage, 4.8 stars from 156 reviews); Big M Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Baxter Springs, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
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 DF7-control dryer's installation guide allows up to 65 feet of straight 4-inch rigid exhaust duct, minus 10 feet for each elbow, and requires venting to the outdoors with adequate make-up air. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - Dryer Quick Start Manual
Speed Queen Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Joplin
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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
- 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
What Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
- Any error code on the display
What Joplin Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Joplin 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.
Before You Book in Joplin
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Joplin, MO
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Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Joplin technician bring the right parts.