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 Wilkinsburg 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, Wilkinsburg PA
Within 30 miles of Wilkinsburg there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (18), Verona (2), and McKeesport (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. The closest is Perla's Appliances Plus, about 1.6 miles away. None of the repair companies near Wilkinsburg name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wilkinsburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.9, 1.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Wilkinsburg list: PowerFix Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washers And More Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Millvale, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews); G&D Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Avalon, 4.8 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NATLAD REPAIR SERVICE LLC (3.6 miles away, based in East Pittsburgh, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews).
Speed Queen Washer Lines Technicians Work On
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
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- Washer smells. Speed Queen recommends leaving the lid open when the washer isn't in use. 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
When to Call for Speed Queen Washer Repair
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
What Gets Fixed on a Wilkinsburg Washer Call
Owner Care for Speed Queen Washers
- Replace the fill hoses and have a qualified technician do preventive maintenance about every five years. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
- Clean the filter screens in the fill hoses about every six months. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Budgeting for a Speed Queen Washer Repair
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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$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?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- How old the washer is
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Local Notes for Wilkinsburg
Most washer calls in Wilkinsburg 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 Wilkinsburg 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Wilkinsburg, PA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Do you work for Speed Queen?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my Speed Queen washer show an error code?
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Speed Queen Washer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Wilkinsburg
Live outside Wilkinsburg? The same Speed Queen washer repair technicians serve Forest Hills and Swissvale. See each town's own washing machine repair listings below.
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.