Speed Queen owners in St. Simons usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving St. Simons, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Speed Queen Washer Technicians, St. Simons GA
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of St. Simons. Other nearby bases include Brunswick (7), Savannah (7), and Jacksonville (5). The closest is New Legacy Appliance Repair LLC, about 6.1 miles away. No company within 90 miles of St. Simons mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 31 businesses. St. Simons is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Simons. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.1, 6.6, 6.6 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 36 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
First up for St. Simons: Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frazier's Appliance & Refrigeration (42.0 miles away, based in Jesup, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair (48.5 miles away, based in Hinesville, 4.7 stars from 134 reviews); J B and Sons Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.9 stars from 283 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 and Features
What Makes Speed Queen Washer Repairs Different
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
Common Speed Queen Washer Problems
- 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
- 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
Signs Your Speed Queen Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Owner Care for Speed Queen Washers
- Clean the lint filter after running the Pet Hair Remover cycle. Source: Speed Queen - Consumer Product Catalog
- Clean the filter screens in the fill hoses about every six months. 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:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Any error code shown on the display
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around St. Simons
Most washer calls in St. Simons 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in St. Simons
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: St. Simons, GA
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Write down any error code your Speed Queen washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a St. Simons technician bring the right parts.