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 Akron list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Speed Queen. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Speed Queen washers and other brands.
Independent Speed Queen Washer Technicians, Akron OH
40 repair companies serve Akron from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Akron itself, and other nearby bases include Canton (5), Brunswick (3), and Cuyahoga Falls (2). Distances run up to about 25 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Akron OH, around 0.5 miles out. None of the repair companies near Akron name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.6 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 Speed Queen | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 3.8, 4.1 |
| Mention washer work | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
First up for Akron: Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (13.6 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Akron (4.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Home Appliance Company (19.3 miles away, based in Massillon, 4.7 stars from 402 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Tallmadge, 4.5 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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 a Speed Queen Washer Technician Deals With
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
Common Speed Queen Washer Problems
- 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
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
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
- Replace the fill hoses and have a qualified technician do preventive maintenance about every five years. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Washer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code shown on the display
- 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
Around Akron
Most washer calls in Akron 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Akron Washer Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- 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: Akron, OH
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Write down any error code your Speed Queen washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Akron technician bring the right parts.