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 Newport, 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, Newport TN
Within 60 miles of Newport there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Newport itself, and other nearby bases include Knoxville (15), Asheville (5), and Sevierville (3). The farthest listed company is about 46 miles out. Nearest on the list: Gabby's Appliance Sales and Repair, around 1.9 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Newport mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Newport is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newport. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 18.4, 21.8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
First up for Newport: Fuse Service HVAC & Appliance Repair Knoxville (22.0 miles away, based in Sevierville, 4.9 stars from 84 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.8 miles away, based in Sevierville, 4.6 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.9 miles away, based in Greeneville, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (41.4 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
How Speed Queen Dryers Are Built
Higher-tier models feature a galvanized drum, reversible door, drum light, lint filter guard and a commercial-style cool-down feature. Source: Speed Queen - Product Brochure
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
- Clothes not drying well. Speed Queen points first to the exhaust and weather hood and the lint filter, then to the dryness or time setting and separating heavy items from light ones. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - User's Guide for Dryers
When to Call for Speed Queen Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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
- 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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Dryer Call
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- Any error code on the display
Dryer Notes for Newport, TN
Most dryer calls in Newport 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Questions to Ask a Newport Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Newport, TN
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do you work for Speed Queen?
What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
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Write down any error code your Speed Queen dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Newport technician bring the right parts.