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Speed Queen Commercial Washer won't start

Won’t your Speed Queen Commercial washer start? First make sure both the hot and cold water supply valves are fully open, since the machine may not begin the cycle if it cannot fill. Next, check the user control and display board. If some control panel buttons work but others do not, or the display is blank even though the board has power, the user control and display board may be defective. A faulty timer is another possible cause, but it is frequently misdiagnosed. Check the wiring diagram and test the timer for continuity before replacing it. Also confirm that the washer door or lid is completely closed, because the machine will not run with an open door or lid. If your washing machine won't turn on or the washer has power but won't start, test the line fuse with a multimeter. A blown fuse can result from shorted wires, the drive motor, or drain pump, so correct the underlying problem before installing a new fuse. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific Speed Queen Commercial washing machine.

01 - Water Supply Valves are Closed

Confirm that both the hot and cold water supply valves are open. If the valves are closed the washer won't fill to start the wash cycle.
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02 - Speed Queen Commercial Washing Machine User Control and Display Board

To determine if the user control and display board is defective, try pressing the buttons on the control panel. If some of the buttons work, but others do not work, the control and display board might need to be replaced. Additionally, if the display is not working, check the power to the user control and display board. If the user control and display board has power, but it isn’t working, replace it.
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03 - Speed Queen Commercial Washing Machine Timer

The timer is frequently misdiagnosed—before replacing the timer, first check all of the more commonly defective parts. To determine if the timer is defective, consult your washer’s wiring diagram and use a multimeter to test the timer for continuity.
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04 - Door or lid is open

Make sure the door or lid is closed. Most machines will not run with the door or lid open.
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05 - Door is Open

Make sure the door is closed. The washer will not run with the door open. 
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06 - Speed Queen Commercial Washing Machine Line Fuse

The line fuse blows if the washer circuits are overloaded. If the line fuse blows, the washer won’t start. To determine if the line fuse is at fault, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the fuse does not have continuity, replace it. In addition, you should investigate and resolve the problem that caused the fuse to blow. Check for shorted out components such as the wires, motor, or drain pump. If you don’t resolve the underlying issue, the new fuse will blow too.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why won't my Speed Queen Commercial washer start?
What should I check if my Speed Queen Commercial washer has power but won't start?
Can a closed water supply valve keep a washing machine from starting?
How do I test the timer or line fuse on a washer that won't start?
How do I find the correct Speed Queen Commercial washer part?