Speed Queen owners in Lewiston usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Lewiston list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Speed Queen Washer Technicians, Lewiston ME
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Lewiston. Other nearby bases include Portland (5), Auburn (3), and Turner (1). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Nearest on the list: The Appliance Guys, around 2.4 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Lewiston mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lewiston is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lewiston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 3.5, 4.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
The leading options for Lewiston are Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.4 stars from 522 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Agren (32.3 miles away, based in South Portland, 4.8 stars from 2,172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brown’s Appliance Service (4.8 miles away, based in Auburn, 5.0 stars from 62 reviews); The Appliance Guys (2.4 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews).
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 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
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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
- Washer noisy or off balance. Speed Queen says to make sure the washer is level, then open the lid and spread out an unbalanced load. 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
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Speed Queen Washers
- 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
- Clean the lint filter after running the Pet Hair Remover cycle. Source: Speed Queen - Consumer Product Catalog
Speed Queen Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Any error code shown on the display
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around Lewiston
Most washer calls in Lewiston 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.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Lewiston Washer Technician
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Lewiston, ME
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Live outside Lewiston? The same Speed Queen washer repair technicians serve Bath. See each town's own washing machine repair listings below.
Write down any error code your Speed Queen washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Lewiston technician bring the right parts.