If your Speed Queen washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Waynesville, 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.
Who Works on Speed Queen Washers Near Waynesville
Our data shows 23 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Waynesville. 3 of them are based in Waynesville itself, and other nearby bases include Asheville (9), Brevard (3), and Franklin (2). No company within 90 miles of Waynesville mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Century Appliance Service, about 0.6 miles away. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waynesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.7, 2.8 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 23 |
First up for Waynesville: Mr. Appliance of Asheville (28.6 miles away, based in Fletcher, 4.8 stars from 1,708 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Asheville, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Brevard, 4.5 stars from 45 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
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
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 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
- 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
Speed Queen Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its Washers
- Clean the filter screens in the fill hoses about every six months. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
- 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
Speed Queen Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Speed Queen washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Washer Call
- How old the washer is
- Any error code shown on the display
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Laundry Notes for Waynesville, NC
Most washer calls in Waynesville 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. ยง 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Waynesville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair Speed Queen washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Waynesville, NC
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Speed Queen Washer Repair for Towns Near Waynesville
Speed Queen washer repair for Cullowhee and Franklin is handled by the same companies listed for Waynesville. 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.