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. Below are independent repair companies serving Portland, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Speed Queen Washer Repair Near Portland
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Portland. 1 list an address in Portland, and the rest are spread across Corpus Christi (11), Rockport (3), and Port Aransas (2). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Bay Area Appliance Washer is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Portland. None of the repair companies near Portland name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
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| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 7.7, 8.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 20 |
At the top of the Portland list: Star appliance repair (11.7 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.9 stars from 1,554 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.7 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BNR Contractor Services/ Appliance repair (14.7 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.9 stars from 29 reviews); Bay Area Appliance Washer (0.9 miles away, 2.0 stars from 1 reviews).
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
Speed Queen top loaders call for HE detergent, and if regular detergent is used, only half the detergent maker's recommended amount should go in. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
Speed Queen Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- Washer won't start / controls not responding. Speed Queen says to confirm Control Lock is off, which is turned off by pressing and holding the Signal key for three seconds. 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
- 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 Portland
Keeping a Speed Queen Washer Running
- Leave the lid open between loads to keep odors from building up. 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
Speed Queen Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Speed Queen washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- How old the washer is
- Any error code shown on the display
Around Portland
Most washer calls in Portland 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Portland
- How often do you repair Speed Queen washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- 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: Portland, TX
Why is my washer leaking?
Is this Speed Queen customer service?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why won't my washer spin?
Related Repair Pages for Portland
Speed Queen Washer Repair Near Portland
Speed Queen Washer Repair for Towns Near Portland
Speed Queen washer repair for Sinton is handled by the same companies listed for Portland. Each town also has its own washing machine repair page with the nearest companies:
Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Speed Queen repair.