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 Lake Shore list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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Independent Speed Queen Washer Technicians, Lake Shore MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lake Shore. Other nearby bases include Baltimore (13), Glen Burnie (3), and Edgewater (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. The closest is Custom Care Appliance Services, about 1.4 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Lake Shore mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 3.8, 5.6 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
At the top of the Lake Shore list: Landers Appliance (15.9 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (8.8 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Dr Appliance Repair - Pasadena (5.6 miles away, based in Pasadena, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Stevensville, 4.5 stars from 102 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 and Features
What Makes Speed Queen Washer Repairs Different
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
- 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
- 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
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Shore
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its Washers
- Clean the lint filter after running the Pet Hair Remover cycle. Source: Speed Queen - Consumer Product Catalog
- Replace the fill hoses and have a qualified technician do preventive maintenance about every five years. 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:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Any error code shown on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Around Lake Shore
Most washer calls in Lake Shore 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Lake Shore
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Lake Shore, MD
Do you work for Speed Queen?
Why does my Speed Queen washer show an error code?
Is my Speed Queen washer worth repairing?
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Speed Queen Washer Repair Near Lake Shore
Write down any error code your Speed Queen washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Lake Shore technician bring the right parts.