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 Colonial Heights, 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.
Independent Speed Queen Dryer Technicians, Colonial Heights VA
Within 30 miles of Colonial Heights there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Colonial Heights itself, and other nearby bases include Richmond (24), Petersburg (4), and Midlothian (2). Distances run up to about 25 miles. No company within 90 miles of Colonial Heights 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: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 26 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Colonial Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.3, 2.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
The leading options for Colonial Heights are East Coast Appliance (20.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (21.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.3 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Lines and Features
What a Speed Queen Dryer Technician Deals With
The DF7-control dryer's installation guide allows up to 65 feet of straight 4-inch rigid exhaust duct, minus 10 feet for each elbow, and requires venting to the outdoors with adequate make-up air. Source: Speed Queen (Alliance Laundry Systems) - Dryer Quick Start Manual
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
Common Speed Queen Dryer Problems
- 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
- 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
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
What Colonial Heights Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Colonial Heights, VA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Do you work for Speed Queen?
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Also Serving Towns Around Colonial Heights
Speed Queen dryer repair for Ettrick is handled by the same companies listed for Colonial Heights. 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.