Speed Queen owners in Kankakee usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Kankakee, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Speed Queen Washer Repair Near Kankakee
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kankakee. 1 of them are based in Kankakee itself, and other nearby bases include Steger (2), Frankfort (2), and Mokena (2). None of the repair companies near Kankakee name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Nearest on the list: Regie's Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kankakee. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.9, 2.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
At the top of the Kankakee list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Bourbonnais, 4.6 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Regie's Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.0 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Major Appliance Repair Service, L.L.C. (18.4 miles away, based in Peotone, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews).
Speed Queen Washer Lines and Features
How Speed Queen Washers Are Built
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
Speed Queen Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 smells. Speed Queen recommends leaving the lid open when the washer isn't in use. 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
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Kankakee
Keeping a Speed Queen Washer Running
- 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
What Speed Queen Washer Repairs Cost
A Speed Queen washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- 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
- 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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Laundry Notes for Kankakee, IL
Most washer calls in Kankakee 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 Kankakee
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Kankakee, 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.