If your Speed Queen washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Speed Queen and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Speed Queen. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Speed Queen directly.
Who Works on Speed Queen Washers Near Tumwater
27 repair companies serve Tumwater from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Tacoma (10), Lacey (3), and Spanaway (3). Nearest on the list: 1st Choice Appliances, around 4.5 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Tumwater mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.5, 4.7, 5.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
The leading options for Tumwater are Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Lacey, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (29.6 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Chehalis, 4.4 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (27.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews).
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.
Know Your Speed Queen Washer
What Makes Speed Queen Washer Repairs Different
The TC5 drives its agitator through a transmission, giving a 210-degree agitation stroke for a more aggressive wash. Source: Speed Queen - Speed Queen's TC5 brings a classic wash back to your laundry
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
Common Speed Queen Washer Problems
- 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
- 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
Speed Queen Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
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:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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
- 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 Tumwater Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Tumwater 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Tumwater
- How often do you repair Speed Queen washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Tumwater, WA
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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 Tumwater technician bring the right parts.