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 Vidor, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on Speed Queen Washers Near Vidor
15 repair companies serve Vidor from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Vidor, and the rest are spread across Beaumont (7), Orange (2), and Groves (2). Distances run up to about 20 miles. No company within 90 miles of Vidor mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Mascal Inc, around 1.2 miles out. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 7.2, 8.3 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
Closest matches for Vidor: Mr. Appliance of Beaumont (9.4 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.9 stars from 343 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.7 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Star Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Port Arthur, 4.7 stars from 167 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Speed Queen washer you have before you call. Speed Queen makes top-load agitator, front-load, stacked, and commercial models, and the technician will ask.
Speed Queen Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What a Speed Queen Washer Technician Deals With
The TC5 has no lid lock, which sets it apart in the Speed Queen top-load lineup. Source: Speed Queen - Consumer Product Catalog
What Speed Queen Says to Check First
- Too many suds. Speed Queen says to use the recommended amount of HE detergent and avoid overloading the tub. 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
Speed Queen Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Speed Queen Washer Running
- Each month, check the drain and hoses for leaks, confirm the lid switch works and the washer is level, and wipe the top two to three inches of the wash tub. 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
What Speed Queen Washer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Speed Queen washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around Vidor
Most washer calls in Vidor 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.
Questions to Ask a Vidor Washer Technician
- How often do you repair Speed Queen washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Vidor, TX
Why is my washer leaking?
Do you work for Speed Queen?
How do I find a technician who knows Speed Queen washers?
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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 Vidor technician bring the right parts.