Most Speed Queen dryer repairs in Charleston involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. The Charleston list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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Independent Speed Queen Dryer Technicians, Charleston SC
Within 30 miles of Charleston there are 33 appliance repair companies in our data. 11 list an address in Charleston, and the rest are spread across Summerville (6), North Charleston (5), and Mt Pleasant (3). Distances run up to about 26 miles. None of the repair companies near Charleston name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Appliance Repair Charleston Experts is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Charleston. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 33 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.1, 2.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
At the top of the Charleston list: 911 Service Today (2.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charleston (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 427 reviews); Charleston Appliances and Repairs (5.2 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
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
- 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
- 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
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Dryer Notes for Charleston, SC
Most dryer calls in Charleston 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Charleston
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
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