A white front-load washer with a round glass door stands on a tiled floor in a US home laundry room.

Speed Queen
Washer Repair

Heavy-duty home washers from a brand with commercial laundromat roots, in top-load and front-load versions.

(844) 398-5711

Mon–Sat, 8am–8pm

  • 3 washer types
  • 6 problems we see
  • 9 error codes

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Speed Queen washers,
specifically.

Speed Queen home washers come from Alliance Laundry Systems as top-load agitator models and front-load models. Front-loaders alternate Er with a two-letter code on a two-digit display, while the top-load guide reads its signals from the pattern of flashing status lights.

The Speed Queen lineup

What is particular
to Speed Queen.

Speed Queen home washers are top-load agitator models and front-load models, some with a Tub Clean cycle. The front-loader's Er codes and the top-loader's status-light patterns are read differently, so the type decides where to start.

The agitator stays in

Speed Queen says the top-load agitator should not be removed except for service. The tub is designed to clean itself, so an owner has no reason to pull the agitator out.

The motor protects itself

A top-loader's internal motor overload protector stops the motor if the tub is overloaded or something has failed, then resets in two or three minutes. If it trips again, Speed Queen says to take the washer out of use.

The front-loader pump has a trap

Front-loaders have a foreign object trap on the pump that collects small items and may need cleaning when draining slows. Several Er codes list a clogged trap among their causes.

Top-loaders signal with lights

On top-load models covered by the guide, status lights flash a set number of times, then pause, to show an error condition. Counting the flashes, or noticing lights that stay on, separates fill, drain, sensor and motor signals.

Parts

Speed Queen washers are built with serviceable mechanical parts, and common parts for current models are generally available. Electronic controls and less common parts may need to be ordered rather than carried on the truck.

Repair or replace

A Speed Queen is designed to be repaired, and drain, fill, lock and motor work is almost always worth doing. Only serious tub or cabinet damage makes replacement worth discussing.

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Questions about
Speed Queen washers.

How often should the fill hoses on a Speed Queen be replaced?
Speed Queen asks for monthly hose checks and replacement every five years, and it also recommends general preventive maintenance by a technician on the same five-year schedule.
Why does a light blink on my Speed Queen front-loader when it is off?
That is Idle Mode. After five minutes without a key press, a light in the lower right corner of the display blinks every one to five minutes; pressing Power/Cancel wakes the display.
I'm moving. What do I need for my Speed Queen washer?
Speed Queen says the shipping materials must be reinstalled before the washer is moved, to prevent damage in transit. Keep the brace and bolts that came with it.

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