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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Speed Queen Washer Repair Near Effingham
16 repair companies serve Effingham from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Effingham, and the rest are spread across Decatur (5), Olney (3), and Centralia (3). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. Probst Refrigeration and Heating, Inc. is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Effingham. None of the repair companies near Effingham name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Effingham is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Effingham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 26.7, 36.5 |
First up for Effingham: Sears Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in Mattoon, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.5 miles away, based in Olney, 4.7 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Liberty Appliance & Repair (40.4 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Probst Refrigeration and Heating, Inc. (0.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 64 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 a Speed Queen Washer Technician Deals With
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
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Keeping a Speed Queen Washer Running
- Clean the lint filter after running the Pet Hair Remover cycle. Source: Speed Queen - Consumer Product Catalog
- Replace the fill hoses and have a qualified technician do preventive maintenance about every five years. 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:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Laundry Notes for Effingham, IL
Most washer calls in Effingham 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.
Before You Book in Effingham
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Effingham, IL
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Nearby Towns Served From Effingham
Speed Queen washer repair for Olney is handled by the same companies listed for Effingham. Each town also has its own washing machine repair page with the nearest companies:
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.