Speed Queen owners in Opelika usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Opelika, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Speed Queen. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Speed Queen washers and other brands.
Independent Speed Queen Washer Technicians, Opelika AL
Within 30 miles of Opelika there are 21 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Opelika, and the rest are spread across Columbus (9), Phenix City (3), and Auburn (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Opelika 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 Sanders Appliance, about 1.9 miles away. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Opelika. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.7, 3.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
The leading options for Opelika are Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Auburn Appliance Sales & Service (4.6 miles away, based in Auburn, 5.0 stars from 327 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ron's Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Valley, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Speed Queen washer you have before you call. Speed Queen makes top-load agitator, front-load, stacked, and commercial models, and the technician will ask.
Know Your Speed Queen Washer
What Makes Speed Queen Washer Repairs Different
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
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
- 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
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Opelika
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Washer Repair
Most Speed Queen washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$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?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Local Notes for Opelika
Most washer calls in Opelika 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 Opelika
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Opelika, AL
Why won't my washer spin?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
How do I find a technician who knows Speed Queen washers?
Is my Speed Queen washer worth repairing?
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Speed Queen Washer Repair Near Opelika
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.