A Speed Queen washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. The Hopkinsville list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Speed Queen. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Speed Queen directly.
Who Works on Speed Queen Washers Near Hopkinsville
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hopkinsville. 2 list an address in Hopkinsville, and other nearby bases include Clarksville (9) and Nortonville (1). No company within 30 miles of Hopkinsville names Speed Queen in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Avalanche Appliance Repair Supporters, around 2.0 miles out. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hopkinsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.7, 18.1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
Closest matches for Hopkinsville: Hughes Appliance & Electric (48.5 miles away, based in Murray, 4.1 stars from 12 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Clarksville (20.0 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.8 stars from 770 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Barnes Repair Company (18.1 miles away, based in Clarksville, 5.0 stars from 289 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.5 stars from 144 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
Speed Queen top loaders call for HE detergent, and if regular detergent is used, only half the detergent maker's recommended amount should go in. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Common Speed Queen Washer Problems
- Too many suds. Speed Queen says to use the recommended amount of HE detergent and avoid overloading the tub. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
- Washer leaking. Speed Queen says to make sure the fill hoses are connected properly, check their condition, and look for a clogged drain. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Signs Your Speed Queen Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Hopkinsville
Keeping a Speed Queen Washer Running
- 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
- 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
A Speed Queen washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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
- Any error code shown on the display
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
What Hopkinsville Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Hopkinsville 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.
Kentucky has no license category for appliance repair as such; the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses trades such as HVAC (whose scope covers installing and repairing heating, burner and cooling systems), plumbing and electrical. Source: KRS 198B.650 Definitions (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission)
In Kentucky, you can check a license with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction License Search and Verification or report a problem to the Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Hopkinsville Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Hopkinsville, KY
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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.