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 Lakeside, 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.
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Lakeside
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lakeside. Other nearby bases include Richmond (27), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (3). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. The closest is J. Dan Clay Appliance Service, about 1.5 miles away. None of the repair companies near Lakeside name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 51 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
At the top of the Lakeside list: East Coast Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (10.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (2.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (3.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What Makes Speed Queen Dryer Repairs Different
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 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
- 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
Signs Your Speed Queen Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Lakeside Dryer Call
Keeping a Speed Queen Dryer Running
- 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
- 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
A Speed Queen dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Any error code on the display
Around Lakeside
Most dryer calls in Lakeside 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
The Board for Contractors licenses gas fitting contractors and individual gas fitter, natural gas fitter and liquefied petroleum gas fitter tradesmen. Source: 18VAC50-30-10, Definitions (Individual License and Certification Regulations)
Questions to Ask a Lakeside Technician
- How often do you repair Speed Queen dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Speed Queen Dryer Repair FAQs: Lakeside, VA
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Do you work for Speed Queen?
Is my Speed Queen dryer worth repairing?
Other Dryer Repair in Lakeside
Speed Queen Dryer Repair Near Lakeside
Nearby Towns Served From Lakeside
Speed Queen dryer repair for Dumbarton and Chamberlayne is handled by the same companies listed for Lakeside. 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.