Most Speed Queen washer repairs in Alameda involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Alameda, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on Speed Queen Washers Near Alameda
Within 30 miles of Alameda there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Alameda, and the rest are spread across Oakland (32), Piedmont (2), and Emeryville (2). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Alameda mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. SKS Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Alameda. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.9, 1.6 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention washer work | 8 |
The leading options for Alameda are Kerenza Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Oakland, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews); Urban Appliance Repair LLC (4.3 miles away, based in Emeryville, 5.0 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); General Refrigeration Services Co (2.7 miles away, based in Oakland, 5.0 stars from 45 reviews); American Service Alliance (4.4 miles away, based in Oakland, 4.9 stars from 84 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.
Speed Queen Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What a Speed Queen Washer Technician Deals With
The TC5 drives its agitator through a transmission, giving a 210-degree agitation stroke for a more aggressive wash. Source: Speed Queen - Speed Queen's TC5 brings a classic wash back to your laundry
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
Speed Queen Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- Washer smells. Speed Queen recommends leaving the lid open when the washer isn't in use. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
- Washer leaking. Speed Queen says to make sure the fill hoses are connected properly, check their condition, and look for a clogged drain. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Speed Queen Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its Washers
- Clean the filter screens in the fill hoses about every six months. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
- 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
Speed Queen Washer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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
- How old the washer is
Local Notes for Alameda
Most washer calls in Alameda 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Alameda
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Alameda, CA
Why is my washer leaking?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
What should I do about a Speed Queen error code?
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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.