Speed Queen owners in Lexington usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Lexington, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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, Lexington NC
40 repair companies serve Lexington from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Lexington, and the rest are spread across High Point (10), Salisbury (8), and Thomasville (6). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. The closest is Prestige Appliance Repair Lexington Solutions, about 0.7 miles away. None of the repair companies near Lexington name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lexington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.7, 4.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 55 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
First up for Lexington: Davie Major Appliance Repair (18.0 miles away, based in Mocksville, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Salisbury, 4.4 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); John Michael & Associates, Inc. (20.7 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
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
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- 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 wrinkled. Speed Queen recommends a lower heat setting to avoid over-drying and smaller loads so items can tumble freely. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Gets Fixed on a Lexington Dryer Call
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Dryer Repair
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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Any error code on the display
What Lexington Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lexington 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
Gas and fuel piping installation requires a plumbing or heating license, or a restricted fuel piping license, issued by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lexington
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Lexington, NC
Should I repair or replace my Speed Queen dryer?
How do I find a technician who knows Speed Queen dryers?
Do you work for Speed Queen?
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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.