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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Speed Queen Washers Near Athens
Our data shows 37 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Athens. 1 list an address in Athens, and the rest are spread across Tyler (7), Jacksonville (3), and Forney (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Athens mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Athens. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Athens is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Athens. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 37 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 19.1, 21.7 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
At the top of the Athens list: Mr. Appliance of East Texas (29.8 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.7 miles away, based in Palestine, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Raney Appliance Service (27.2 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.5 stars from 57 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
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
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 smells. Speed Queen recommends leaving the lid open when the washer isn't in use. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Signs Your Speed Queen Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its 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
- Leave the lid open between loads to keep odors from building up. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Speed Queen Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Speed Queen washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- 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
- How old the washer is
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Any error code shown on the display
Around Athens
Most washer calls in Athens 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Athens
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Athens, TX
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Do you work for Speed Queen?
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Why won't my washer spin?
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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.