If your Speed Queen washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Cambridge 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, Cambridge MA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cambridge. 6 list an address in Cambridge, and the rest are spread across Boston (11), Somerville (3), and Brookline (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Regal appliance repair cambridge is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Cambridge. No company within 90 miles of Cambridge mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.9, 1.1 |
| Mention washer work | 13 |
At the top of the Cambridge list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Fix Appliance & Refrigeration Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Brookline, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ideal Appliance Guys (2.6 miles away, based in Boston, 4.1 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Speed Queen Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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
Speed Queen Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code shown on the display
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Around Cambridge
Cambridge Water Department, which supplies Cambridge, reports hardness of about 50-70 mg/L (roughly 3-4 grains per gallon; slightly hard). Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Commercial Water Hardness Information - City of Cambridge
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
Before You Book in Cambridge
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Cambridge, MA
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
Should I repair or replace my Speed Queen washer?
Which Cambridge technicians work on Speed Queen?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
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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.