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 Laurel, with those that mention Speed Queen first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Laurel
Within 30 miles of Laurel there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Richmond (25), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (3). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Laurel 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: Mr. Appliance of Richmond, around 0.5 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Laurel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 48 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 3.1 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
The leading options for Laurel are Mr. Appliance of Richmond (0.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.3 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (5.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Glen Allen, 4.4 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Washer Lines Technicians Work On
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
Common Speed Queen Washer Problems
- 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
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its Washers
- Clean the filter screens in the fill hoses about every six months. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
- Clean the lint filter after running the Pet Hair Remover cycle. Source: Speed Queen - Consumer Product Catalog
What Speed Queen Washer Repairs Cost
A Speed Queen washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code shown on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
What Laurel Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Laurel 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Laurel
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Laurel, VA
Why does my Speed Queen washer show an error code?
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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 Laurel technician bring the right parts.