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. The Radford list starts with companies that name Speed Queen, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Speed Queen, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Speed Queen Washer Repair Near Radford
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Radford. Other nearby bases include Roanoke (9), Princeton (3), and Christiansburg (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. None of the repair companies near Radford name Speed Queen in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 8.4 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars. Radford is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Radford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.4, 8.4, 17.1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 33 |
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
At the top of the Radford list: Peerless Appliance Services (37.5 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.4 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (36.8 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Speed Queen Washer Lines and Features
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
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 Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- Washer smells. Speed Queen recommends leaving the lid open when the washer isn't in use. Source: Speed Queen - Quick Start Guide, Topload Washer
- 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
When to Call for Speed Queen Washer Repair
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Speed Queen 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
- Clean the lint filter after running the Pet Hair Remover cycle. Source: Speed Queen - Consumer Product Catalog
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:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- How old the washer is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
What Radford Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Radford 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Radford
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Radford, VA
How do I find a technician who knows Speed Queen washers?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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 Radford technician bring the right parts.