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 Moorhead list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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Who Works on Speed Queen Washers Near Moorhead
Our data shows 8 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Moorhead. 1 of them are based in Moorhead itself, and other nearby bases include Fargo (5), Pelican Rapids (1), and Wahpeton (1). Distances run up to about 42 miles. Fargo Appliance Repair Technologies is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Moorhead. No company within 90 miles of Moorhead mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 8 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Moorhead is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Mention washer work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 8 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 2.9, 3.1 |
First up for Moorhead: Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC (4.0 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews); Appliance Pros (4.1 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.8 stars from 127 reviews); Fargo Appliance Repair Technologies (2.3 miles away, based in Fargo, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dacotah Tech Appliance (2.9 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.7 stars from 29 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.
Know Your Speed Queen Washer
What Makes Speed Queen Washer Repairs Different
The TC5 has no lid lock, which sets it apart in the Speed Queen top-load lineup. Source: Speed Queen - Consumer Product Catalog
Common Speed Queen Washer Problems
- 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
- Washer won't start / controls not responding. Speed Queen says to confirm Control Lock is off, which is turned off by pressing and holding the Signal key for three seconds. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Signs Your Speed Queen Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Moorhead
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its 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
- Leave the lid open between loads to keep odors from building up. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Speed Queen Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Speed Queen washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- 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)
Local Notes for Moorhead
Most washer calls in Moorhead 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.
Questions to Ask a Moorhead Washer Technician
- How often do you repair Speed Queen washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Moorhead, MN
Why is my washer leaking?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Do you work for Speed Queen?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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Speed Queen Washer Repair Near Moorhead
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.