If your Speed Queen washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving San Rafael, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Speed Queen Washers Near San Rafael
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of San Rafael. 10 list an address in San Rafael, and the rest are spread across Richmond (7), Novato (5), and Mill Valley (5). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Marin County Appliance Repair by Hi-Tech is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from San Rafael. No company within 90 miles of San Rafael mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for San Rafael: Marin County Appliance Repair by Hi-Tech (1.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UniFix Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Washer Lines and Features
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
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
- Too many suds. Speed Queen says to use the recommended amount of HE detergent and avoid overloading the tub. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
When to Call for Speed Queen Washer Repair
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in San Rafael
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
- Clean the lint filter after running the Pet Hair Remover cycle. Source: Speed Queen - Consumer Product Catalog
Speed Queen Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Speed Queen washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
What San Rafael Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in San Rafael 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 San Rafael
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: San Rafael, CA
Why won't my washer spin?
How do I find a technician who knows Speed Queen washers?
Should I repair or replace my Speed Queen washer?
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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.