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.
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Independent Speed Queen Washer Technicians, Vashon WA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Vashon. The rest are spread across Kent (9), Seattle (7), and Tacoma (5). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Vashon mentions Speed Queen by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Friendly Appliance Repair Care, Inc is the nearest, roughly 6.4 miles from Vashon. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Vashon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention Speed Queen | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.4, 6.9, 7.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
Closest matches for Vashon: Expert Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (9.4 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Tukwila, 4.3 stars from 471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions LLC (10.2 miles away, based in Federal Way, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews).
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
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
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
- 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
Speed Queen Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What Gets Fixed on a Vashon Washer Call
Care Speed Queen Recommends for Its 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
- 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
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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
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
- Any error code shown on the display
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Local Notes for Vashon
Most washer calls in Vashon 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.
Questions to Ask a Vashon Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Speed Queen Washer Repair FAQs: Vashon, WA
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Which Vashon technicians work on Speed Queen?
Why won't my washer spin?
What should I do about a Speed Queen 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 Vashon technician bring the right parts.