If your Speed Queen washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Irondale 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.
Speed Queen Washer Repair Near Irondale
Within 30 miles of Irondale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Irondale itself, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (29), Hoover (2), and Center Point (1). Distances run up to about 18 miles. No company within 90 miles of Irondale mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Jones-McLeod, about 0.4 miles away. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Irondale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.6, 1.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
The leading options for Irondale are Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (2.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (7.8 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Care, Inc. (1.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,249 reviews); Atlas Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,483 reviews).
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
A Control Lock feature can disable the control pad, so a lit Control Lock light should be checked before a washer that won't respond is diagnosed further. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Common Speed Queen Washer Problems
- Washer won't start / controls not responding. Speed Queen says to confirm Control Lock is off, which is turned off by pressing and holding the Signal key for three seconds. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
- Washer smells. Speed Queen recommends leaving the lid open when the washer isn't in use. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
When to Call for Speed Queen Washer Repair
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Irondale
Keeping a Speed Queen Washer Running
- Leave the lid open between loads to keep odors from building up. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
- Replace the fill hoses and have a qualified technician do preventive maintenance about every five years. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
What Speed Queen Washer Repairs Cost
Most Speed Queen washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code shown on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
What Irondale Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Irondale come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Irondale
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Irondale, AL
Why won't my washer spin?
What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
More Washing Machine Repair in Irondale, AL
Speed Queen Washer Repair Near Irondale
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.