Speed Queen owners in Chico usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Chico, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on Speed Queen Washers Near Chico
Within 60 miles of Chico there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Chico, and the rest are spread across Oroville (3), Red Bluff (3), and Marysville (2). Distances run up to about 56 miles. No company within 90 miles of Chico mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Chico. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 15 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Chico is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 |
First up for Chico: Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Northern Valley Appliance Services- Since 1957 (2.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance (22.6 miles away, based in Oroville, 4.7 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chico Appliance Repair. (3.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 10 reviews).
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.
Speed Queen Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What a Speed Queen Washer Technician Deals With
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
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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
- Washer noisy or off balance. Speed Queen says to make sure the washer is level, then open the lid and spread out an unbalanced load. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
When to Call for Speed Queen Washer Repair
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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
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:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
What Chico Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Chico 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).
Questions to Ask a Chico Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Chico, CA
Do you work for Speed Queen?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Should I repair or replace my Speed Queen washer?
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Nearby Towns Served From Chico
Live outside Chico? The same Speed Queen washer repair technicians serve Durham, Orland, and Willows. 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.