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 Forest Lake 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.
Speed Queen Washer Repair Near Forest Lake
40 repair companies serve Forest Lake from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Forest Lake itself, and the rest are spread across Blaine (5), Ham Lake (3), and St Paul (3). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. Bilder Appliance Repair Minnesota is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Forest Lake. None of the repair companies near Forest Lake name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 25 rated companies in range average 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.0, 3.2 |
The leading options for Forest Lake are Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Maplewood, 4.5 stars from 235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (15.6 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (13.4 miles away, based in Ham Lake, 4.4 stars from 440 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
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
- Washer smells. Speed Queen recommends leaving the lid open when the washer isn't in use. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
When to Call for Speed Queen Washer Repair
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Keeping a Speed Queen Washer Running
- Leave the lid open between loads to keep odors from building up. 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
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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Washer Call
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Laundry Notes for Forest Lake, MN
Most washer calls in Forest Lake 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Forest Lake
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Forest Lake, MN
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
How do I find a technician who knows Speed Queen washers?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Other Washer Repair in Forest Lake
Speed Queen Washer Repair Near Forest Lake
Also Serving Towns Around Forest Lake
Speed Queen washer repair for Wyoming and Chisago City is handled by the same companies listed for Forest Lake. Each town also has its own washing machine repair page with the nearest companies:
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.