Speed Queen Washer Stops Mid-Cycle? Try These 5 Fixes

Is your Speed Queen washer stopping in the middle of a cycle? This is very frustrating because the clothes may be left wet or sitting in water.

Luckily, an uneven load, slow drain, or loose lid can stop the cycle, and all three are easy places to begin.

Follow these checks one by one, and you should find the cause without changing parts at random.

How to Fix a Speed Queen Washer That Keeps Stopping

When a Speed Queen washer stops mid-cycle, balance the load, check the drain hose and lid, reset the power, then have the timer or controls tested.

Unplug the washer before touching a hose or latch. If there is water inside, keep towels ready before moving the drain hose.

Balance the Load

Open the washer and spread heavy clothes around the tub. Remove some items if the washer is packed tightly.

A heavy item on one side are a common reason the washer stops before spinning. These check should always come first.

Check the Drain Hose

Straighten the hose and make sure it is not crushed behind the washer. Remove lint or a small item if you find a blockage.

If water remains in the tub, read our guide about a Speed Queen washer that is not draining. A blocked hose need cleaning before the cycle can continue.

Make Sure the Lid Closes

Move clothing away from the edge and close the lid gently. Listen for the lid lock when the cycle begins.

Do not bypass the switch. It stops the tub from moving while the lid is open. Arrange a latch repair if it will not lock.

Reset the Power

Unplug the washer for five minutes, then reconnect it directly to a working outlet. Reset the breaker if it has tripped.

You can also follow our guide to reset a Speed Queen washer. There may be small control error that clears after power is restored.

Have the Timer or Controls Tested

If the washer stops at the same part of every cycle, the timer or control may be failing. There is several parts that can give the same symptom.

Ask a technician to test the washer instead of buying a timer or board without checking it.

Conclusion

Try these five solutions when your Speed Queen washer stops mid-cycle:

• Balance the load
• Check the drain hose
• Make sure the lid closes
• Reset the power
• Have the timer or controls tested

The load, drain, and lid are the easiest places to start.