How old is my Speed Queen washer?

1. Find the rating label: On a model/serial plate; on top-loaders check the top of the control panel, under the lid, the tub rim, the back of the cabinet or the base; on front-loaders check the door frame, inside the door, the tub rim, the back or the base.
2. Take a photo of the whole label, or note the model and serial numbers.
3. Check it on Appliance Age. It is free, and no account is needed.

On a model/serial plate; on top-loaders check the top of the control panel, under the lid, the tub rim, the back of the cabinet or the base; on front-loaders check the door frame, inside the door, the tub rim, the back or the base.

Keep the model, serial and any separate production code or printed date together. Not every serial number contains a publicly decodable date.

Use the format that belongs to this product family. A printed production date, a supported serial code or manufacturer confirmation can establish the age. Repeating year codes may leave more than one possible year; a model-series introduction date helps narrow the range but does not date your individual unit.

Washers typically last 10 to 13 years. Use, water quality and maintenance matter more than the brand. Replace rubber fill hoses with braided steel ones and leave a front-loader door open to dry between loads.

2 Speed Queen models are currently ENERGY STAR certified. The certified models went on the market between 2021 and 2024. An older Speed Queen washer may use more energy than today's certified models.

Source: ENERGY STAR open data, 2026-10-08.

Parts that wear out most often on washers:

• Drain pump
• Door or lid switch
• Inlet hoses
• Drive belt
• Door boot seal
• Shock absorbers

Have the model number from the rating label ready so the parts fit.

Every Speed Queen check is compared with Health Canada, U.S. CPSC and U.S. NHTSA recall notices.

Speed Queen washer models

Pick your model for when it was first sold, its size and energy use. Newest first.

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Questions

How do I find out how old my Speed Queen washer is?

Find the rating label (On a model/serial plate; on top-loaders check the top of the control panel, under the lid, the tub rim, the back of the cabinet or the base; on front-loaders check the door frame, inside the door, the tub rim, the back or the base), then enter the serial number or a photo of the label on Appliance Age. It checks supported serial date codes or a printed date for you, free; some formats need more information.

Where is the serial number on a Speed Queen washer?

On a model/serial plate; on top-loaders check the top of the control panel, under the lid, the tub rim, the back of the cabinet or the base; on front-loaders check the door frame, inside the door, the tub rim, the back or the base.

Can I tell how old my Speed Queen washer is by the model number?

The model number tells you which model it is, not when your unit was made. Look for a manufacture date or a supported date code in the serial number, printed next to the model number on the same label.

Can I decode a Speed Queen serial number myself?

Some Speed Queen product families have serial date codes, while others need a printed date or manufacturer confirmation. Repeated year codes can produce multiple candidate years; the model and original documents help resolve them.

How long does a Speed Queen washer last?

Washers typically last 10 to 13 years with normal use and maintenance.

Where can I get Speed Queen washer parts?

From Speed Queen's official parts store, or an appliance parts retailer. Have the model number from the rating label ready.

Other Speed Queen appliances

• Speed Queen clothes dryer