Summary
Is your Speed Queen washing machine start button not working? The good news is that this issue is usually temporary, and you can easily fix it yourself.
This guide explains why your Speed Queen washer button won’t work and how to troubleshoot it.
Speed Queen Washing Machine Start Button Flashing
Here’s how to fix your Speed Queen washing machine whose start button is unresponsive and flashing: First, disable the Child Lock. If this does not work, then reset your Speed Queen washer.
Don’t worry. I will explain the above solutions in detail. However, before you proceed, here are some words of caution:
If your Speed Queen washer is under warranty, I recommend contacting Speed Queen support and asking for advice. Unfortunately, opening your Speed Queen washer will void its warranty in most cases, so leave it as a last option.
Disable Child Lock
The latest Speed Queen washing machines have a child lock, a safety feature. When the child lock is activated, it prevents the accidental start of the wash cycle.
If the child lock is engaged on your Speed Queen washer, it will be displayed on its display with a child lock icon flashing.
To disable Child Lock, press and hold the Child Lock button for a few seconds until its icon stops flashing.
Reset your Washing Machine
Resetting your Speed Queen washer will restore factory settings, which can fix many annoying and random errors, such as a non-responsive start button.
So, try resetting your Speed Queen washer. If this does not help, move on to the next method.
Faulty Control Board
As its name suggests, the control board is the brain of electronic washers. If the control board of your Speed Queen washing malfunctions, it will not even receive power. Thus none of its buttons will work, including the start button.
The control board is inside the washing machine, so you must disconnect your Speed Queen washer from the power source before accessing it.
If your Speed Queen washer is under warranty, do not attempt to inspect or replace the control board yourself, as it will void its warranty.
Conclusion
When your Speed Queen washing machine start button is unresponsive, try the following solutions to fix it:
- Disable the child lock
- Reset your washing machine
- Check the washer control board
