A Speed Queen washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. The Anchorage list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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 Washer Technicians, Anchorage AK
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Anchorage. 10 of them are based in Anchorage itself, and other nearby bases include Wasilla (3) and Palmer (1). The closest is Reliable Appliance, about 25.0 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Anchorage mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 12 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Anchorage is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 25.0, 25.4, 25.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
First up for Anchorage: Mr. Appliance of Anchorage (25.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 438 reviews); Reliable Appliance (25.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,283 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Miller Appliance Repair of Anchorage (25.6 miles away, lists Saturday hours); K Appliance Sales & Service (25.4 miles away, 3.7 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen sells top-load agitator, front-load, stacked, and commercial washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
Know Your Speed Queen Washer
How Speed Queen Washers Are Built
Speed Queen top loaders call for HE detergent, and if regular detergent is used, only half the detergent maker's recommended amount should go in. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
The TC5 has no lid lock, which sets it apart in the Speed Queen top-load lineup. Source: Speed Queen - Consumer Product Catalog
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- Washer smells. Speed Queen recommends leaving the lid open when the washer isn't in use. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
- Clothes still wet after cycle. Speed Queen says to spread out an unbalanced load, or add items if the load is too small to balance. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Signs Your Speed Queen Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Keeping a Speed Queen Washer Running
- Each month, check the drain and hoses for leaks, confirm the lid switch works and the washer is level, and wipe the top two to three inches of the wash tub. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
- Leave the lid open between loads to keep odors from building up. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
What Speed Queen Washer Repairs Cost
A Speed Queen washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Washer Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Any error code shown on the display
- How old the washer is
Laundry Notes for Anchorage, AK
Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU), which supplies Anchorage, reports hardness of 83-130 mg/L total hardness (ppm as CaCO3), moderately hard. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Municipality of Anchorage 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (AWWU)
Alaska has no separate appliance repair license category; its certificates of fitness and contractor licenses cover plumbing, gas piping, electrical and construction work rather than appliance repair itself. Source: Mechanical Inspection - License Requirements (Alaska DOLWD)
In Alaska, you can check a license with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - License Search or report a problem to the Alaska Department of Law, Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit.
Before You Book in Anchorage
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Anchorage, AK
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Live outside Anchorage? The same Speed Queen washer repair technicians serve Sterling, Soldotna, Kenai, Kalifornsky, Homer, and Kodiak. See each town's own washing machine repair listings below.
Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Speed Queen repair.