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Speed Queen Washer Smoking During Off-Balance Load in Bonnie Brae, Denver

Bonnie Brae, DenverSeptember 29, 2026Speed Queen Washer (AWNE82SP113TW01)

Alliance Laundry Systems model label on Speed Queen washer showing model AWNE82SP113TW01 — The Alliance model label confirmed the washer as model AWNE82SP113TW01 — the starting point for sourcing the correct replacement parts.

A Bonnie Brae homeowner called because their Speed Queen washer had started smoking during a large, off-balance load. Cody and Shane arrived, accessed the drive components, and found a failed belt, drive pulley, and pump. They picked up the needed parts from a nearby supply house and had the washer running again within two hours of the initial call.

Repair at a Glance

Appliance: Speed Queen Top-Load Washer
Model: AWNE82SP113TW01
Problem: Smoking during off-balance load
Found: Failed belt, drive pulley, and pump
Repair: Belt, pulley, and pump replacement
Parts: Alliance Genuine Parts (sourced locally)
Location: Bonnie Brae, Denver
Service call: $99 (applied toward repair)
Time to complete: Within two hours of initial call

Speed Queen top-load washer in a Bonnie Brae, Denver laundry room with EnergyGuide label visible — The Speed Queen washer in the homeowner's laundry room. The machine had been smoking during a large, off-balance load.

The Call

The homeowner described smoke coming from the washer during a large load that had gone off-balance. That description pointed clearly toward the drive system. We confirmed the model number over the phone — AWNE82SP113TW01, an Alliance-built Speed Queen — and Cody and Shane headed out.

What We Found

When they accessed the base of the machine, the drive belt had shredded and the debris had spread across the surrounding components. The drive pulley had failed along with it, and the pump was also damaged. Cody and Shane picked up a belt, pulley, and pump from a nearby supply house and returned to complete the repair.

Inside the Speed Queen washer showing a shredded drive belt and black debris scattered around the drive components — Looking inside the base of the washer. The drive belt had shredded and the debris had spread across the surrounding components.

Removed Speed Queen drive pulley with shredded belt wrapped around it, resting on an Alliance Genuine Parts box — The failed drive pulley and what remained of the belt, removed and set on the parts box. The belt had disintegrated under the load.

Removed Speed Queen drain pump showing heat and wear damage to the pump housing and impeller area — The drain pump after removal. The pump had also failed and was replaced along with the belt and pulley.

New Alliance Genuine Parts replacement belt, drive pulley, and drain pump laid out on the floor before installation — The replacement parts sourced from a nearby supply house — new belt, drive pulley, and drain pump, all Alliance Genuine Parts.

Back in Service

All three components were replaced and the interior was cleared of debris. Before leaving, Cody and Shane ran a full test cycle to confirm the washer was operating normally. It completed without issue. The whole job — from the first call to a working washer — was done within two hours.

Inside the Speed Queen washer after repair showing the newly installed drive components and clean interior — The washer after installation. New belt, pulley, and pump in place — the interior cleared of debris and ready for testing.

Result: Washer running normally — belt, pulley, and pump replaced and tested within two hours of the initial call.

Washer smoking or making unusual noises in Denver?

If your washer is smoking, squealing, or stopped mid-cycle, give Denver Rapid Appliance Repair a call. We serve Bonnie Brae and all Denver neighborhoods. $99 service call applied toward the repair, and we carry common parts on the truck.

(720) 255-5364

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