A Speed Queen washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. The Walnut Creek list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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.
Who Works on Speed Queen Washers Near Walnut Creek
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Walnut Creek. 14 list an address in Walnut Creek, and other nearby bases include Concord (16), Pleasant Hill (4), and Lafayette (2). Distances run up to about 5 miles. None of the repair companies near Walnut Creek name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is TJ Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 0.8 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 9 |
At the top of the Walnut Creek list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Concord, 4.6 stars from 471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Swift Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Concord, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sub-zero, Wolf and Viking appliance repair (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Concord, 4.3 stars from 540 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What a Speed Queen Washer Technician Deals With
On Speed Queen top loaders that have a lid lock, a click as the lock engages or releases is normal, and owners are told to check the lid switch every month. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
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
- 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
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Speed Queen Washer Running
- 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
What Speed Queen Washer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Washer Call
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Any error code shown on the display
Around Walnut Creek
Most washer calls in Walnut Creek 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).
Before You Book in Walnut Creek
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Walnut Creek, CA
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Speed Queen washer repair for Contra Costa Centre and Saranap is handled by the same companies listed for Walnut Creek. Each town also has its own washing machine repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any error code your Speed Queen washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Walnut Creek technician bring the right parts.