Speed Queen owners in State College usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The State College list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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Independent Speed Queen Washer Technicians, State College PA
Within 60 miles of State College there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in State College itself, and the rest are spread across Altoona (4), Mechanicsburg (4), and Duncansville (2). The closest is Mike's Video TV & Appliances, about 2.0 miles away. None of the repair companies near State College name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. State College is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 4.1, 7.8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
The leading options for State College are Martin Appliance (29.7 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.0 miles away, based in Lock Haven, 4.5 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Martin's Appliance Service and Parts LLC (51.6 miles away, based in Shippensburg, 4.9 stars from 95 reviews).
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.
Know Your Speed Queen Washer
How Speed Queen Washers Are Built
A Control Lock feature can disable the control pad, so a lit Control Lock light should be checked before a washer that won't respond is diagnosed further. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Speed Queen Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Owner Care for Speed Queen Washers
- Leave the lid open between loads to keep odors from building up. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
- Clean the lint filter after running the Pet Hair Remover cycle. Source: Speed Queen - Consumer Product Catalog
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:
- 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Washer Call
- 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
What State College Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in State College 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Questions to Ask a State College Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: State College, PA
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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 State College technician bring the right parts.