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. Below are independent repair companies serving Waconia, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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, Waconia MN
40 repair companies serve Waconia from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Waconia itself, and other nearby bases include Eden Prairie (5), Hopkins (5), and Plymouth (4). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Nearest on the list: Universal Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. None of the repair companies near Waconia name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 4.8, 6.5 |
The leading options for Waconia are Appliance Repair Pro (23.3 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in Minnetonka, 4.4 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.0 miles away, based in Eden Prairie, 4.5 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMA Appliance Service (18.8 miles away, based in Hopkins, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews).
Know Your Speed Queen Washer
How Speed Queen Washers Are Built
On Speed Queen top loaders that have a lid lock, a click as the lock engages or releases is normal, and owners are told to check the lid switch every month. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Speed Queen Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Too many suds. Speed Queen says to use the recommended amount of HE detergent and avoid overloading the tub. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Speed Queen Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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
- Leave the lid open between loads to keep odors from building up. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Washer Repair
A Speed Queen washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Any error code shown on the display
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Local Notes for Waconia
Most washer calls in Waconia 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 Waconia Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Waconia, MN
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The technicians listed for Waconia also cover smaller towns nearby, including Belle Plaine. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Speed Queen washer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any error code your Speed Queen washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Waconia technician bring the right parts.