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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Speed Queen and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Speed Queen Dryer Technicians, Forest Acres SC
We found 28 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Forest Acres. Other nearby bases include Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. None of the repair companies near Forest Acres name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Forest Acres. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest Acres. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 2.6, 2.9 |
At the top of the Forest Acres list: Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (6.3 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Appliance Professional (11.5 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (11.8 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Quick Appliance repair llc (7.8 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
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
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
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 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
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Gets Fixed on a Forest Acres Dryer Call
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its 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
- 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
What Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Cost
Most Speed Queen dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around Forest Acres
Most dryer calls in Forest Acres 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 Forest Acres
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Forest Acres, SC
Why does my Speed Queen dryer show an error code?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
Which Forest Acres technicians work on Speed Queen?
Is my Speed Queen dryer worth repairing?
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Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Forest Acres technician bring the right parts.