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 Washington, 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, Washington NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Washington. 1 list an address in Washington, and the rest are spread across Stroudsburg (4), Bethlehem (3), and Dover (3). No company within 90 miles of Washington mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Appliance Master Washington is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Washington. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Washington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 53 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 11.1, 11.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 17 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
Closest matches for Washington: Sears Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Easton, 4.7 stars from 431 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in East Stroudsburg, 4.7 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Master - Flemington, NJ (17.1 miles away, based in Flemington, 4.6 stars from 557 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Stroudsburg, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
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 smells. Speed Queen recommends leaving the lid open when the washer isn't in use. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Speed Queen Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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
- 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
What Speed Queen Washer Repairs Cost
Most Speed Queen washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Around Washington
Most washer calls in Washington 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Washington
- 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?
- 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: Washington, NJ
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Why does my front-load washer smell?
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The technicians listed for Washington also cover smaller towns nearby, including Hackettstown. 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 Washington technician bring the right parts.