If your Speed Queen washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Speed Queen and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Speed Queen Washer Repair Near DeKalb
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of DeKalb. Other nearby bases include Aurora (9), Elgin (8), and St. Charles (5). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Nearest on the list: Knodle's Appliance Services Co Inc, around 5.0 miles out. None of the repair companies near DeKalb name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.0, 7.9, 11.9 |
The leading options for DeKalb are Arrowhead Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Leonardi Appliance (24.9 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Assured Appliance & Heating & Air (11.9 miles away, based in Genoa, 4.8 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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 and Features
What Makes Speed Queen Washer Repairs Different
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
The TC5 has no lid lock, which sets it apart in the Speed Queen top-load lineup. Source: Speed Queen - Consumer Product Catalog
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
- 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
Speed Queen Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in DeKalb
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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
- 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
Speed Queen Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- 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
What DeKalb Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in DeKalb 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.
Questions to Ask a DeKalb Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: DeKalb, IL
Should I repair or replace my Speed Queen washer?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my Speed Queen washer show an error code?
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Speed Queen Washer Repair Near DeKalb
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.