Most Speed Queen washer repairs in North Chicago involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. The North Chicago list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Speed Queen. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Speed Queen washers and other brands.
Independent Speed Queen Washer Technicians, North Chicago IL
40 repair companies serve North Chicago from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in North Chicago, and other nearby bases include Waukegan (6), Highland Park (5), and Vernon Hills (4). None of the repair companies near North Chicago name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Salt Lake City Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from North Chicago. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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.
| Mention washer work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.9, 1.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
At the top of the North Chicago list: Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Good Guys Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Deerfield, 4.9 stars from 107 reviews); AMZ Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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.
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
Common Speed Queen Washer Problems
- 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
- Washer smells. Speed Queen recommends leaving the lid open when the washer isn't in use. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Signs Your Speed Queen Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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
- Clean the lint filter after running the Pet Hair Remover cycle. Source: Speed Queen - Consumer Product Catalog
What Speed Queen Washer Repairs Cost
Most Speed Queen washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Washer Call
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- How old the washer is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Local Notes for North Chicago
Most washer calls in North Chicago 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 North Chicago Washer Technician
- 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?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: North Chicago, IL
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Nearby Towns Served From North Chicago
The technicians listed for North Chicago also cover smaller towns nearby, including Lake Bluff. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Speed Queen washer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.