Speed Queen owners in Bristol usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Bristol, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Bristol
We found 15 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bristol. 3 list an address in Bristol, and the rest are spread across Johnson City (4), Kingsport (3), and Abingdon (1). No company within 90 miles of Bristol 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: Quality Appliance Service, Inc, around 2.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 15 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bristol. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 2.9, 7.1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
Closest matches for Bristol: Sears Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Abingdon, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (21.9 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Speed Queen Dryer
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
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
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- 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 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
Speed Queen Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Gets Fixed on a Bristol Dryer Call
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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
- Any error code on the display
What Bristol Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Bristol 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Bristol
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Bristol, VA
Should I repair or replace my Speed Queen dryer?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
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Speed Queen Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Bristol
Speed Queen dryer repair for Abingdon, Richlands, and Marion is handled by the same companies listed for Bristol. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Speed Queen dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.