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. Below are independent repair companies serving North Myrtle Beach, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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.
Independent Speed Queen Dryer Technicians, North Myrtle Beach SC
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of North Myrtle Beach. 5 of them are based in North Myrtle Beach itself, and other nearby bases include Myrtle Beach (17), Conway (4), and Little River (3). Distances run up to about 26 miles. No company within 90 miles of North Myrtle Beach mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Dew's, around 1.0 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Myrtle Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.1, 1.3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 36 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
Closest matches for North Myrtle Beach: Appliance Defiance (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 143 reviews); Same Day Home Services (7.4 miles away, based in Little River, 4.9 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Shallotte, 4.5 stars from 403 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dew's (1.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 911 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
Speed Queen's dryers come in gas and electric versions, and gas models can be converted to LP with a factory conversion kit. Source: Speed Queen - Product Brochure
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
Speed Queen Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 won't start. Speed Queen says to check that the plug is seated, the door is closed and the timer knob is pushed in, then check fuses or breakers and wait 10 minutes if the motor overload has tripped. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in North Myrtle Beach
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
- 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
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
What North Myrtle Beach Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in North Myrtle Beach 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near North Myrtle Beach
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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: North Myrtle Beach, SC
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Do you work for Speed Queen?
Why does my Speed Queen dryer show an error code?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Also Serving Towns Around North Myrtle Beach
Speed Queen dryer repair for Little River is handled by the same companies listed for North Myrtle Beach. 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 North Myrtle Beach technician bring the right parts.