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Speed Queen Smarter Living — Since 1969

Calgary Speed Queen appliance specialists

Speed Queen applianceRepair Calgary

Speed Queen builds commercial-grade laundry for residential homes — machines designed for 25 years of daily use. When a Speed Queen finally does need service, it's almost always worth repairing. Kodiak's Calgary techs know why: a Speed Queen with a wear item fixed is a machine with another decade of life in it.

Mon–Fri 8am–8pm

Flat-rate pricing

90-day warranty

Insured & warrantied

Request a Repair 587-404-7477

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A Brand Built on Commercial-Grade Durability

About Speed Queen

Speed Queen was founded in 1908 in Ripon, Wisconsin. The company built its reputation on commercial laundry — the kind of washers and dryers you find in laundromats and hospitals, engineered to run 20,000+ cycles without complaint. In the 1980s, Speed Queen brought that commercial-grade construction to residential machines and never looked back.

A Speed Queen residential washer is designed to a 25-year lifespan target — a decade longer than the industry average. The company backs it with residential warranties that run up to 7 years depending on model — among the longest in the industry. When a Speed Queen needs service, it's almost always a wear item on a machine with plenty of life left. Repair is almost always worth it.

1908

Year Speed Queen was founded in Ripon, Wisconsin

25-yr

Design lifespan target for residential Speed Queen machines

7-yr

Top residential warranty tier — coverage runs 3 to 7 years by model

Chosen brand for commercial laundromat operators worldwide

Honest note from Kodiak: Speed Queen appliances are feature-rich and well-built. Ice maker issues on certain French door fridge models are a well-documented weak point in the industry. We'll always give you a straight diagnosis before recommending a repair.

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Speed Queen repairs we handle

Common problems — 6

Our Calgary technicians have seen every Speed Queen failure mode. We’ll carry the most common parts on every truck so most repairs can be done in a single visit.

Top-Load Transmission Wear

On older mechanical Speed Queen top-loaders, transmission wear (clicking or grinding on spin) is the most common service call. Rebuilding or replacing the transmission is standard work on this platform.

Belt and Pulley Replacement

Drive belts on Speed Queen residential washers and dryers eventually stretch or slip. Straightforward wear-item replacement — 30-45 minutes typical.

Front-Load Bearing Wear

Every front-load washer eventually needs its drum bearing serviced. Speed Queen's bearings last longer than average, but at 15+ years it's worth diagnosing if you hear a loud spin cycle.

Dryer Timer or Cycle Board

Both mechanical (timer knob) and electronic Speed Queen dryers can develop cycle control issues. We diagnose whether it's a timer, board, or thermostat before ordering.

Water Valve Failure

Water inlet valves fail on Speed Queen washers after 10-15 years — a common wear item across all laundry brands. Simple replacement once the valve is confirmed as the fault.

Dryer Heating Element

Speed Queen dryer heating elements eventually fail. Straightforward test-and-replace. Usually indicates the element itself, not the control system.

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Flat-rate pricing — no surprises

Pricing

You get a firm labour quote before we start. Parts shown separately on your invoice.

Standard repair

$220–$350

Labour for most Speed Queen repairs — parts replacement or labour-only. Parts quoted separately when needed.

Service-call fee

$119

Applied toward your repair if you proceed. Covers diagnosis and travel.

Complex jobs

Higher — quoted on-site

Multi-part failures, jobs needing two people, appliances in tight or built-in spaces, and repairs where the time varies too much to flat-rate. Priced on diagnosis.

How it works: Labour is our flat rate, quoted before we start. Parts are quoted separately. Some parts take longer to source; we'll always tell you upfront.

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Strong hands, honest work.

Why Kodiak

01

Calgary-based team

We're based in Calgary and know every neighbourhood. No call centre — just a local team that shows up when they say they will.

02

Insured & warrantied

Every Kodiak job comes with liability insurance. Every part we install carries a 90-day warranty — the part and the labour to fit it. See what’s covered → Your home is protected — and so is the repair.

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Flat-rate pricing

We quote labour as a flat rate before we start. Parts shown separately — no hidden fees, no hourly clock running while we work.

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Common questions

Speed Queen repair FAQ — 6

Q1

Are Speed Queen home washers really commercial-grade?

Yes. Residential Speed Queen washers use the same drum, transmission, and motor design as their laundromat units — engineered for 20,000+ cycles. The residential form factor is smaller but the internal components are commercial-grade.

Q2

Is it worth repairing a 20-year-old Speed Queen?

Almost always yes. Speed Queen machines are designed for 25 years of service life, so a 20-year-old unit typically has plenty of life left in it. Wear items are cost-effective to replace.

Q3

Do you service both mechanical (dial) and electronic Speed Queen models?

Yes. We service the full Speed Queen residential lineup — the classic mechanical-dial TR-series (built like the commercial units) and the newer electronic-touch models.

Q4

Can you rebuild a Speed Queen transmission?

For most models, yes — either a full rebuild or a swap. Speed Queen transmissions are one of the parts that make owning one worthwhile long-term. We'll walk you through the options.

Q5

Are Speed Queen parts easy to source in Calgary?

Most common wear items (belts, valves, elements, thermostats) are readily available. Some specialty transmission parts on older models take a few extra business days to source.

Q6

Do you do warranty repairs?

We do post-warranty repairs only. Speed Queen's long residential warranty — up to 7 years depending on model — is one of the reasons people buy them — if your unit is still under warranty, contact Speed Queen directly for authorized warranty service. Once out of warranty, we're happy to step in.