Speed Queen owners in Lake Forest usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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 Lake Forest
Within 30 miles of Lake Forest there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Lake Forest itself, and other nearby bases include Wheeling (6), Highland Park (5), and Buffalo Grove (5). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Appliance Repair Technologies Lake Forest is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Lake Forest. None of the repair companies near Lake Forest name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Forest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 3.0, 3.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
Closest matches for Lake Forest: Good Guys Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Deerfield, 4.9 stars from 107 reviews); AMZ Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northbrook (6.4 miles away, based in Northbrook, 4.5 stars from 180 reviews); Ghost Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Washer Lines Technicians Work On
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
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 smells. Speed Queen recommends leaving the lid open when the washer isn't in use. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
- Clothes still wet after cycle. Speed Queen says to spread out an unbalanced load, or add items if the load is too small to balance. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Signs Your Speed Queen Washer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
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
What Speed Queen Washer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- 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
Laundry Notes for Lake Forest, IL
Most washer calls in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Lake Forest, IL
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
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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.