Full Cycle- 1964 Speed Queen A49 washing whites

A load of whites (mostly socks and rags) being washed in the 1964 Speed Queen. Thank you Colin for the video suggestion. Hope you all enjoy the video. Thank you for watching.

[@grandcarriage1]

That control panel SCREAMS 1960’s. I love it!

[@sharipuckett6923]

Agreed!!❤

[@petermaz701]

Look at that turnover, amazing washer. Strong agitation and built quality to last all these years and still going!

[@Channel-cm7yc]

Back at a time when stuff broke you called the repair man even when it was 18 years old and got it fixed and kept going until something major just quit like your tv would’ve have been treated in 1964!

[@jeromedavis8575]

I agree wholeheartedly. I'd love to see the machine's inner workings in action with nothing in it.

[@BlindLibrary]

A year after John F. Kennedy's death and this 60-year-old democrat still does what the modern Republican washers can't even come close to doing.

[@g2skinny]

I remember those washers in the laundromat when I was a kid they were cool then and some are still around today back then they made appliances not like this junk today

[@patricksantini4090]

Look at that machine go!!!! Excellent agitation, great rollover action... Your clothes got really clean in only approx 25 to 30 minutes... Not over an hour, not clean, and barley damp, in the H E Crap today...

[@BradleyCaban]

Yet my MAYTAG 2007 HE washer was able to wash all the dirt of my clothes...lol

[@BlindLibrary]

@@BradleyCaban Right, I'm talking about the really modern H E machines. The early ones actually weren't half bad, the newer ones just seem to be a real joke.

[@Channel-cm7yc]

My grandmother had that exact same model except with the black agitator and the stainless steel hold down cap with the stainless steel wash tub. I’m not sure but that agitator looks to be from a newer era maybe 70’s I don’t know. But having the correct cap fitted on there you could use the lint filter or fabric softener options. But my grandmothers ran for 20 years for her and it moved on when the kitchen was outdated & remodeled. She purchased a Maytag which lasted the rest of her 89 year life. This era of speed queen is was prone to breakdowns with the solenoid setup and they would burn out and she was tired of that plus parts and independent in home service was getting scarce by 1985. A lot of those lid switches where broken when I serviced them. Didn’t fix them. Later solenoid machines did not keep the motor running constantly. But that was typical of many manufacturers to do that even with dishwashers that kept motors going though the whole cycle. Also that tub bearing sounds rough though. Enjoy seeing this old gal still kicking. All the noises bring back fond memories of growing up with speed queens in the family. My own mother also had two sets in her life time of the MaGraw Edison SQ’s 👍👍

[@Gsohoover]

Great story and thank you for the information! These old machines are fun but aren't perfect for sure.

[@jeromedavis8575]

I love speed queen.

[@jeromedavis8575]

@@Gsohoover I'd love to see the inner workings in action on normal speed and full load setting with nothing in it but water. I'd love to hear the dramatic splashing.

[@Channel-cm7yc]

Gsohoover no they weren’t. But they were designed to be serviced and keep going! Much like old TV’s were back in the day. They came to your house and fixed or serviced your SQ the same way back then. That wasn’t as easy with other brands & designs. If you wanted virtually no trouble ever back in the day you bought a Maytag in the 50’s and 60’s 1970’s era Lol lol

[@Channel-cm7yc]

Jerome Davis wants a shower lol lol..

[@canadianwashercollector3095]

Beautiful Machine!!

[@cdcVintage]

The funny thing is, is that this 1964 agitates better than these 2019 models lol. They just don't make things like they used to which is why I also have vintage appliances. You earned a new subbie!

[@alecvip7562]

What? Ever since alliance took over, the agitation hasn't been as strong as old one. They both do great, so it doesn't really matter.

[@alecvip7562]

Unless if you're talking about tr series. But the transmission driven ones still do great so

[@jamesorsby7553]

That's an unfortunate but true observation. Not to mention how much more expensive everything is now compared to the days of old. So you get purchase below average quality products these days, and get to spend an arm and a leg for the privilege, go figure.

[@mcdadee2]

Yes it does, will they ever bring these machines back? I hope so, after all history repeats itself.

[@fargeeks]

Hey man at least my 2019 does agitate Those he washer seem to be many time horrible

[@paulthomsen3788]

What a wonderful machine.

[@FIRESTAR56566]

These older speed queens certainly have a very aggressive wash action.

[@MrsPumpkinCat]

This machine is outstanding! I have a 2017 SQ, which I love, but it definitely doesn’t turn over like this.

[@gg.6967]

Yes the turnover in this machine is fantastic and will not be replicated any time soon . But Mrs. ,you and I have the same machine. If you inspect the second tub of this pre 70s washer you would not trade your 2017. This machine however serve’s as a testament to speed’s quality and what we should hope for. I do think this washer is better than ours by a very narrow margin. I’m wondering if it’s still running in 2022.

[@gg.6967]

I’m using 2017 series 9.

[@BlindLibrary]

Modern SQ's don't dare touch the abilities of the classic SQ's. You'll know a difference per which one you're using.

[@mcdadee2]

Great rollover for the load size and agitation speed.

[@BlindLibrary]

And the spin portions even coast, not brake, to a stop. Meaning the clothes spin out more evenly at the end.

[@FIRESTAR56566]

Amazing turnover for a '64 washer!

[@marcse7en]

Whirr, slosh, whirr, s!osh! 😂😂😂

[@patcola7335]

These and Whirlpool /Kenmore were the only washers I know that had free wheeling agitators when they were off .

[@Gsohoover]

I know you can't with GE machines. Norge is the same way.

[@patcola7335]

@@Gsohoover Maytags also locked in place .

[@jeffreyhickman3871]

Fabulous turnover at 14:47. Its like a dancer 🕺 that doesn’t hesitate to make her next move. Immediately from one ☝️ action to the other.

[@Gsohoover]

Fluid Drive machine. The solenoids engage wash and spin.

[@jeromedavis8575]

I'd like to see the inner workings of this machine in action.

[@Gsohoover]

I will do a video of that sometime.

[@albertodovvaly]

The spin cycle it’s so scary haha go so fast

[@Gsohoover]

Not nearly as fast as a Frigidaire. Still quick at over 600 RPM

[@BlindLibrary]

Honestly, not really. The bearing just gives the impression that it does.

[@tommyhill5109]

Hey Tyler, any idea of what the specifications are for the top RPM spin speed? Once again the best video!

[@Gsohoover]

Tommy, I am not quite sure. I believe it's close to 600 RPMS.

[@grandcarriage1]

Gsohoover ouch. Not so speedy, there Speed Queen.

[@petermaz701]

grandcarriage1 For its time it was faster than the Kenmore / whirlpool brand of washers on par with the GE and Maytag’s

[@BlindLibrary]

@@petermaz701 Although Frigidaire quietly blew everyone out of the water with the MultiMatic series of washers.

[@ozzie908]

Whats the pump running on ? As heard it when the machine was filling.

[@patcola7335]

The motor runs while these are filling.

[@BlindLibrary]

@@patcola7335 Newer washers normally don't do that; That's probably what freaked you for a moment.

[@limitedx3776]

Can you do a small load (water level)

[@Gsohoover]

Yes I can!

[@dmana3172]

Now that's a real washing machine that gets the job done, clean clean clean! :D All those silly HE washing machine on the market today washes clothes more gently instead of aggressively and does not wash as good as this one and older ones.

[@Gsohoover]

You got that right!

[@fargeeks]

you should compare this to the 2019 speed queen tc5000wn

[@Gsohoover]

I do not have access to a new SQ otherwise I would.

[@Channel-cm7yc]

fargeeks this would eat the TC5.

[@jeromedavis8575]

And the new tr3-7 series!

[@fargeeks]

@@jeromedavis8575 agree

[@fargeeks]

@@Channel-cm7yc the tc5 eats this washer in availability How in the hell do you get your hands on a old washer??

[@patricksantini4090]

Look at that role over action.. it's constant.. everything is getting the best wash.. and in a good amount of water too. Speedqueen Maytag Whirlpool Kenmore old school center post agitators were the best.. They got your close clean and stains out the first time.. and they used a good amount of water to help.. Plus it only took about thirty minutes per load... Not this H.E. Crap today.. They barely get your close wet.. the clothes are NOT cleaned properly and the stains ate still on your clothes.. and it takes way to long to wash a load...If I was in the market for a new washer, I'd buy a refurbished old school top load center post agitator washer... They were built to last... Today you're lucky to get seven years out of the crap machines they are selling and they are way to expensive... Did I say enough !!?

[@jamesorsby7553]

Hell, it takes the new HE crap 30 minutes to figure out how "little" water to put in the washer. Then it takes another hour or so before the cycle ends. One day, someone's gotta sit me down and explain how using an hour and a half worth of electricity is more "efficient" than using 30-40 minutes worth. It's a damn joke.

[@patricksantini4090]

@@jamesorsby7553 I know... H.E Washers waste so much time... Balancing, sensing.. A freaken hour just to wash towels.. Back in the DAY, washer took 25 to 30 minutes, and then into the dryer... I miss that..

[@Joemil271]

The motor has to run because of the overflow rinse to work

[@Gsohoover]

Always running the motor throughout the cycle

[@gloriaevans6359]

Why couldn't washing machines stay the same. We just want clean clothes.

[@marcse7en]

From the days when washing machines actually washed your laundry in WATER! 👍 In modern water-efficient machines the laundry is barely damp! 👎