Speed Queen owners in Crystal Lake usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Crystal Lake, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Speed Queen Washer Repair Near Crystal Lake
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Crystal Lake. 3 list an address in Crystal Lake, and other nearby bases include Elgin (8), Lake in the Hills (6), and Carpentersville (3). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Crystal Lake. No company within 90 miles of Crystal Lake 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 4.8 stars across 36 businesses.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.4, 2.8 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
First up for Crystal Lake: Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SMD Brothers Appliance Repair & Services (12.5 miles away, based in Elgin, 5.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Elgin, 4.4 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (9.5 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
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.
Know Your Speed Queen Washer
How Speed Queen Washers Are Built
The TC5 has no lid lock, which sets it apart in the Speed Queen top-load lineup. Source: Speed Queen - Consumer Product Catalog
Common Speed Queen Washer Problems
- 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
- Washer won't start / controls not responding. Speed Queen says to confirm Control Lock is off, which is turned off by pressing and holding the Signal key for three seconds. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
When to Call for Speed Queen Washer Repair
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Crystal Lake
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its Washers
- Replace the fill hoses and have a qualified technician do preventive maintenance about every five years. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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
Around Crystal Lake
Most washer calls in Crystal Lake 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Crystal Lake
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Crystal Lake, IL
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Speed Queen washer's label, usually inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.