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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Speed Queen and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Speed Queen Washer Repair Near Oak Ridge
We found 35 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Oak Ridge. 1 of them are based in Oak Ridge itself, and other nearby bases include Knoxville (19), Lenoir City (3), and Harriman (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. No company within 90 miles of Oak Ridge 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 Pinpoint Appliance Repair, about 3.8 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 35 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 5.4, 8.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
First up for Oak Ridge: Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (12.5 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); S&S Service LLC (8.3 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.9 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eleet Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Harriman, 4.3 stars from 113 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
How Speed Queen Washers Are Built
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 Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- Washer leaking. Speed Queen says to make sure the fill hoses are connected properly, check their condition, and look for a clogged drain. 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
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Oak Ridge
Keeping a Speed Queen Washer Running
- 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
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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Speed Queen Washer Call
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Laundry Notes for Oak Ridge, TN
Most washer calls in Oak Ridge 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Questions to Ask a Oak Ridge Washer Technician
- How often do you repair Speed Queen washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Oak Ridge, TN
Should I repair or replace my Speed Queen washer?
Which Oak Ridge technicians work on Speed Queen?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
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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 Oak Ridge technician bring the right parts.