2014 Speed Queen Washing Machine. Part 2.

Speed Queen: The Movie! Check out this modern washer actually washing clothes!
3:54 High Speed Agitation
18:52 Rinse Spin Drain
24:29 Rinse Fill
29:30 High Speed Agitation
32:35 Spin Drain

[@JamesClark993311]

no error codes, no plastic outer tub, no hanging suspension. just basic mechanical control, no electronics, unlike our Samsung but we are going to sell it on craigslist and buy a knob control top load speed queen. the technician came to look at our Samsung and said that the reason the washer will not agitate during the wash cycle is because the shocks need to be replaced

[@jeromedavis8575]

Finally, a real washing machine!

[@f23948]

i love that speed queen! it has no direct drive but it has belt drive

[@Smurdle450]

Oooh, the sound(and looks) of a high quality machine. and it actually WORKS! YAY!

[@karenbeckles798]

Smurdle450 I jmk,,I

[@karenbeckles798]

Smurdle450 þ t

[@Bunkysworkshop]

Loving my speed queen pair.

[@Sharkie626]

I'm sure it's awesome! :D

[@jaykay18]

As soon as the first stroke of agitation happened, immediately the water started churning. That's all it would take to sell me!

[@Sharkie626]

+jaykay18: It's basically saying FU to all the treehugger machines!

[@jaykay18]

***** They can, and they will. You wait and see. You think you got it bad go visit a Communist country!

[@jaykay18]

***** At which point they will slap the cuffs on you for using too much water, and hot water at that!

[@TheVelluch]

I don't know if I'm a Tree Hugger but I'm in California and we have been in a draught for years and the colorado river and Lake Meed are at the lowest levels in recorded history. Nasa also has taken images of the ground water being depleted as we compensate by pumping it out. The ground water takes thousands of years to replenish. So is it bad on my part to be concerned with water use in my part of the country?

[@TheVelluch]

Have you ever been to a communist Country? Have you ever even been outside of the USA? Do you think draught concerns are real in parts of our Country?

[@thomasperkins6000]

awesome video

[@jonathanashbeck3740]

Those Speed Queen washers do a pretty good job at washing just as the direct drive washers and the Frigidaire Unimatics do

[@termike12]

Thank you so much for this video.. I am buying my first home soon and have been stressing out over the thought of buying one of those new HE machines.. I will buy this one! unless of course the seller wants to leave a non HE machine behind.

[@Sharkie626]

+Terry Jourdain Glad I could help ya! :D

[@ItzYaBoyJesse]

It looks even better with 60fps on this video.

[@Sharkie626]

+Jesse Ladner Oh yeah. For videos like this, or anything else that has something fast-moving, I'll use 60 FPS.

[@patcola7335]

This is a perfect turnover rate for this size load. I load my machine loosely to the top of the SS drum and get good turnover. Lots of sloshing with a load of jeans. Speed Queen seems to use the best of other washers. The agitator has the undulated design of the old Whirlpool surgilator agitators while having 4 vanes like the old Maytag power fins and the rhythmic sounds of a belt drive washer. Actually soothing to hear in operation.

[@Sharkie626]

It certainly does do the job. I think the main difference with this compared to the surgilator and power fin is that these have vertical ones that stick out more, and it makes a huge difference.

[@patcola7335]

Sharkie626 This is a machine that in no way shape or form needs a dual action agitator. That flex vane agitator is perfectly suited to the size of the tub. I have loaded my machine to the gills and still get good turnover. Not overloaded, but filled to the top of the ss tub. Happy washing !

[@Sharkie626]

You should check out my most recent video! :D

[@jeromedavis8575]

The Speed Queen washers in my apartment complex holds true.

[@jeromedavis8575]

@@Sharkie626 There needs to be ASMR on the Speed Queen washers and dryers.

[@patcola7335]

@BroccoliBeefed what do you mean glam it up ? They are utilitarian devices with a specific purpose. This machine looks way better than anything on the floor at Lowes, Home Depot or any other big box store.

[@Datsun7705]

Gotta love that commercial grade power

[@Sharkie626]

Damn right!

[@lizboz]

Simply one word; Awesome! Also during agitation, I do notice a bit of a woo-woo deal going there! :D Thanks for filming this, I had been looking forward to this ever since you first 'announced' it! :)

[@lizboz]

+liz boz (lizboz) Then again, when don't I look forward to future washer vids from you.. haha

[@Sharkie626]

+liz boz (lizboz): Haha, yeah that's for sure!

[@Datsun7705]

Buying 2 of these even tho they cost over $2000 but worth the price

[@theodoretepaske8755]

These are a well built machine. I wish I could afford one.

[@Sharkie626]

Save up for one!

[@nl.515]

You can really tell this machine was put through its paces with 2 kids. Barely a year and a half into service and the index was just gone. Yours took what, like 2 1/2, 3 years.

[@Sharkie626]

Oh yeah that one didn't take long at all. Ours took just over 3 years.

[@ThatWasherNerd]

When my grandmother's 1987 Filter-Flo goes, this is the machine I want her to get! Great video!

[@Sharkie626]

+LGwasherFan: She won't be disappointed!

[@interestedsurfer5226]

+LGwasherFan Next year (2017) Speed Queen may have to alter these washers because of water-saver regulations from Obama's Democrat Party! I'd buy one of these, now!!

[@patcola7335]

Guys I need help. Can anyone tell me if Speed Queen made a large capacity version of the wavy solid fin agitator ? I want to switch my flexvane out and try that. My washer is an alliance made machine I purchased in 2013.

[@biggysmoovemusic7777]

Pretty Good

[@homeguestunton]

No angled fill. Probably has something to do with the normal eco cycle because ones without it have a regular fill.

[@ItzYaBoyJesse]

Looks good! Did you say that your at another place now?

[@Sharkie626]

+Jesse Ladner: Yeah. I was at where my brother lives.

[@Bunkysworkshop]

What are your thoughts on the speed queen front loading washers ?

[@Sharkie626]

Never tried them. But, unless it is a commercial one, residential FLs I have not liked at all.

[@rav2254]

I have a 2015 speed queen top loader and the belt burned out the pump and broke. What would that happen? I try to keep loads under size. I have washed a small single size comforter in it a couple of times, but they advertise that you can do that. The repair man said to never put a comforter in it. He looked in the pump and there was no blockage and can't explain why it did what it did. Any ideas?

[@Sharkie626]

Comforters are fine up to queen size. Maybe you just had a bad pump or belt.

[@TheWASHINGMACHINEBOY]

the 2015 speed queens have a different outer tub that i think is stolen from an old australian elba/fisher and paykel smartdrive washing machine

[@Sharkie626]

Yeah the newer ones I think are designed much better.

[@Bunkysworkshop]

How do you like the speed queen washer?

[@Sharkie626]

Overall I say it does very well! Really the best modern machine today.

[@Joemil271]

Did you use a clothes pin in the back to hold down the lid switch?

[@Sharkie626]

Not quite. Actually used a folded up piece of cardboard to hold it in place.

[@whirlpoolz1200]

Sounds like an old Maytag washer from the 80's. so I guess it's a Speedtag

[@Sharkie626]

Nah not really. I don't think there were any connections with Speed Queen and Maytag,

[@Bunkysworkshop]

Did you get the speed queen dryer?

[@Sharkie626]

Yeah this is at my bro's place. Check out Part 1.

[@felixokyereanti65]

Please my 2013 model stops washing after 10 minutes then I have to start the washing process again.Can you help me out.

[@Sharkie626]

Maybe the motor is overheating?

[@blueandwhite363]

Much better than the High Efficiency crap.

[@Sharkie626]

+Blue And White Oh by far!

[@blueandwhite363]

+Sharkie626 Agreed.

[@blueandwhite363]

+Jerome Davis Same can be said for new refrigerators. The compressor blows up too soon, because they are China pride.

[@blueandwhite363]

+Jerome Davis I wish Speed Queen made refrigerators too. They should last much longer.

[@blueandwhite363]

+Jerome Davis Agreed.

[@gio11138]

Did these replace the whirlpools

[@Sharkie626]

Yeah, these are in a new house.

[@Bunkysworkshop]

Well I am getting ready to order my sped queen pair. How do you like them now that you have had them for some time?

[@Sharkie626]

My bro and his wife have liked them a lot. They are TRUE laundry machines.

[@Bunkysworkshop]

The speed queen dealer called me and said $839 for the washer and the same for the dryer. This is for the mechanical set not the digital set. Thoughts???

[@johnnyhotcakes5217]

craigsclocks it is well worth the money, i lucked out and found 2 SQ dealers in my area, and the one was selling for a $100 less for the set, i buy mine in march

[@mybank2828]

I am planning to get the speed queen. There is 3 models, should I get the old fashion dial control or the lid light press one? Does the Speed Queen shakes or vibrates badly during final spin dry ?

[@Sharkie626]

One benefit of the electronic one has it that it fills all the way to the top. The mechanical one COULD do that as well, but you will need to adjust a screw on the water level switch. (vids here will show you how) It's up to you. You can go either or. Both honestly do a great job. The vibrations are very little with this machine!

[@sauldavids5059]

Yes

[@Bunkysworkshop]

Why are there holes in the agitator? I can see them in between the veins if the agitator.

[@Sharkie626]

That's to let the fabric softener dispense if you use it.

[@Bunkysworkshop]

Sharkie626 I took the agitator ( Fabric softener dispenser)top off and put the laundry detergent down inside. I then put the fabric softener in the dispenser half n half water and softener. I don't know why i wanted to give this a whirl but i did and it worked like a dream. This is the best washer dryer set I've ever had. Thanks speed queen

[@imperiallebaron4476]

I wonder how Speed Queen gets around government mandates on water usage? Not complaining. It's good to know if I want a washer that fills up a full tub of water and agitates in the normal way, I can still get one.

[@Sharkie626]

Nowadays they mange to meet the mandates by including a cycle called Normal Eco. But that is completely optional. They still have other normal cycles that completely make it a normal machine.

[@imperiallebaron4476]

yeah I know. You can also purchase them online directly from Alliance Laundry Systems who now owns them. I was always partial to the McGraw-Edison models.

[@lisab1026]

How were you able to keep the lid open and have it fill? I have this model and have been trying to figure out how to do this and have the water level higher. Thanks! ~Lisa

[@Sharkie626]

If you look very carefully under the control panel, on the back of the machine, you will see a metal tab move up and down depending if the lid is open or closed. All you have to do is, find something that will prevent that metal tab from raising when you open the lid. Something like a clothes pin on it, or a folded piece of cardboard works great!

[@lisab1026]

Thanks I found it and used a clothes pin. Easy peasy. Thanks!!!

[@Sharkie626]

basil1026 Anytime!

[@patcola7335]

Actually they could glam it up by putting a light under the console. That would be worthwhile. Not in an age of cost cutting though.

[@Sharkie626]

I'm not really sure what point it would serve though. There's nothing that can't be seen already.

[@patcola7335]

True. But when your washer resides in a basement where the lighting isnt the best it comes in handy. Many of us still stick our laundry equipment in the basement because we have older homes.

[@Sharkie626]

Ah okay I see. Well, at least the dryer gives you one!

[@patcola7335]

It should for the price. It's the least they could do. LOL.

[@engma91477]

find an old amana and switch the metal top part and lens you will have to come up with an led strip of some sort

[@timardner5277]

Is this washer and dryer set still being used to this day?

[@Sharkie626]

Yes they are! Still working perfectly.

[@timardner5277]

@@Sharkie626 You should post more videos of this machine!

[@danielg.vgremio83]

Parece as antigas Brastemp.

[@Bnizzofashizzo]

I can tell you, I prefer these to front load washers. I have posted this comment before but I have light/white Duvet's and my dog has always slept at the foot of the bed. He drools etc. and is a bully breed so has loose lips. The Speed Queen top load washers my apartment complex used to have got EVERYTHING out even on a cold wash. The Front load...good luck... My white and light Duvets are ruined.

[@kellysavage7073]

how fast is the spin speed?

[@Sharkie626]

High spin is 710 RPM.

[@MrSpyfelis]

4 tree huggers got mad seeing that the clothes were getting clean.

[@Sharkie626]

Their loss!

[@MrSpyfelis]

Sharkie626 or I guess that four people like "HE" machines, also they might get something efficient from you.

[@BrevinWickham-zz9iq]

34:55 High Speed Agitation 19:57 Delicate Rinse Spin Drain 14:20 Rinse Fill 9:19 High Speed Agitation 6:14 Delicate Spin Drain

[@fsol2011]

Model number please?

[@grahamclifford7920]

I wish can a qet speed queen in UK

[@johnnyhotcakes5217]

Graham Clifford maybe through amazon? but i know the plug ins are a lot different too

[@whoisthisdude5437]

Is this belt driven?

[@Sharkie626]

Yep! Transmission is belt driven, drain pump is directly driven.

[@andrewg593]

These machines are belt drive. How does the belt handle spinning that basket with all that water in it?

[@Sharkie626]

+Andrew Gallucci: I'm not sure just how it does, but it does. Gotta be some serious quality there.

[@HarleyBadger]

+Sharkie626 I know one of the belts is toothed. Not sure if it's the drive belt or the water pump belt.

[@andrewg593]

Sharkie626 There's only one belt. The older models had two belts. The water pump it attached beneath the motor. I believe that it is toothed.

[@HarleyBadger]

Andrew Gallucci Ah, gotcha!

[@andrewg593]

harleybadger1 You're probably right. The belt is very likely toothed. I've never taken mine apart so I don't know for sure.

[@Bunkysworkshop]

Where do you guys live?

[@Sharkie626]

I live in NY. I prefer not to disclose where my bro lives.

[@f23948]

i live in Vegas

[@rubber_toe27]

Model Number please.....!!!!!

[@Raidenthunder925]

do you know the maximum rpm?

[@Sharkie626]

+fairbored925 Yep! It is 710 RPM.

[@Raidenthunder925]

I figured the rpm was somewhere around the 700's very impressive machine wish I had one I'm getting sick of the whirlpool I have right now.

[@BroccoliBeefed]

A washer that actually cleans your clothes, doesn't explode, give circuitry errors, have spider brackets that self destruct or a tub that bangs against the cabinet, imagine that! Nice machines, but for the home market SQ seriously needs to glam it up. Their machines have never been aesthetic.

[@johnnyhotcakes5217]

BroccoliBeefed too funny ive always thought the same thing about the older style speed queens, they were so ugly back in the day, the newer ones at least look nice now, if only they would bring back the maytag style of the 60s and early 70s

[@BroccoliBeefed]

@Joe Schneider , If they focused on glamour the way the new top load Kenmores look, they'd be the best selling washer ever

[@elevatorproductionsbymaxpassa]

If I get a new washing machine I would definitely prefer a Speed Queen top load washer with the mechanical controls. I find most of the HE washers with electronic controls a piece of shit.

[@PlaneSpotterSFO]

24:31-24:33 = SUPER STOP

[@Sharkie626]

+PlaneSpotterSFO Yeah, it is quite strong!

[@peterthao1086]

can you do baby diaper size6 Huggies is fun put in washmacine can you do it I can see diaper pop out OK

[@TheMsLady4Real]

Hell yes! Who sell this? I don't wan't any type of machine ,where I can't see what's going on! Get locked out of something I've paid for and need a computer expert/engineer to repair! "Let the government tax the rich corporations for excessive water use! "They are the most wasteful of Water!

[@Sharkie626]

+TheMsLady4Real Best thing to do is visit their website, and search by zip code!

[@BroccoliBeefed]

TheMsLady4Real , independent non wall street whore dealers have these machines, and Amazon, their web site