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. The Florence list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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, Florence SC
40 repair companies serve Florence from within 60 miles. 4 list an address in Florence, and other nearby bases include Myrtle Beach (9), Sumter (5), and Conway (4). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. The closest is Ryan's Appliance Service, about 0.8 miles away. None of the repair companies near Florence name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Florence is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Florence. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 41 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.3, 1.5 |
At the top of the Florence list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A to Z Appliance Repair (35.9 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.9 stars from 135 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (47.3 miles away, based in Conway, 4.5 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Appliance Repair (37.0 miles away, based in Cheraw, 5.0 stars from 11 reviews).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
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
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
Speed Queen Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
A Speed Queen dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Dryer Call
- 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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Dryer Notes for Florence, SC
Most dryer calls in Florence 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 Florence
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Florence, SC
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Nearby Towns Served From Florence
Speed Queen dryer repair for Darlington, Lake City, Marion, and Kingstree is handled by the same companies listed for Florence. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Florence technician bring the right parts.