Speed Queen VS Maytag Commercial: Which one is Better?

[@SuperSneakySteve]

More switches and sensors means more things to break. I'll take the Speed Queen.

[@arepadetrigo]

I'm with you!

[@johncarlo-us2sl]

Long experience ≠ better products so.. speed queen>whirlpool and maytag maytag is founded in 1893 yet to be defeated by 1998 company speed queen😂😂😂😂😂😂 Agree with you😂😂

[@fastdude2002]

I have owned the Maytag Commercial for about 4 years now and I wanted to correct some mis-information in the video as far as hot water so buyers can make an informed decision. The Maytag only TEMPERS the hot water on the normal cycle. It also only fills half way on normal and doesn’t fill a second time to rinse, it just sprays water as it spins. This normal cycle is like their eco cycle. All the other cycles does give you 100% hot water along with filling to the top and doing a true re-fill rinse cycle. I have owned it for years and have tested all of this. Again, you get 100% hot water in all but the normal cycle. I usually use the mixed or power wash cycles which are full function cycles. I have had no problems with mine in 4 plus years and the dual agitator is what sold me on it, it really gets dirty clothes clean. I highly recommend this washer.

[@rockford2523]

I had a Maytag commercial. At the time I purchased the Maytag, it only had a one year warranty. The Maytag lasted exactly one year. Maytag would not fix the machine but luckily I bought an extended warranty from Home Depot and they couldn’t fix the machine so they gave us a full replacement cost coupon for a new machine of our choice. The Maytag cleaned well but broke beyond economical repair. Steer clear of the Maytag.

[@common_c3nts]

What did you buy as the replacement?

[@5610winston]

If you bought it at Home Depot it may not be a true _COMMERCIAL_ washer, but a _COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGY_ machine. Home Depot doesn't carry the MVWP575GW reviewed here, but one of the Whirlpool clones that also include machines badged as _Amana, Roper, Conservator, Crosley...._

[@Jeremi-g7h]

i purchased a speed queen 2017 model before the Maytag commercial came out if i bought washer when the maytage was out i might would have bought that and at the time i got a 5 year warranty on my washer.

[@Nomad-369]

I have the Maytag commercial washer with the 5 year warranty. I have had it for 5 years. It has broken down 4 times since I have had it, About once a year. First time was the Water Pump, second time was the Actuator, third time was the wiring harness (break in wire that tech couldn't find so he replaced), forth time was the transmission. The transmission gave out right when the warranty expired. Each time a repair was needed it took at least 30 days to get it fixed. I'm now shopping for another washer. I figure I have a spare part of everything after the 5 year warranty, if I can still get the P575GW0 model. It's a sad deal......most washers are junk and your lucky to get 3 years out of them without problems. (Average 5 loads per week.) UPDATE: After doing some research, I ended up purchasing a Speed Queen TC5.

[@arepadetrigo]

This is the REAL reason to get a SQ, imo.

[@PeterGregg]

Thumbs up!! One more thing - if Speed Queen will not stand behind you A DEALER, why would they stand behind me in my house in Miami Florida? Didn't they stop selling to you because they didn't like your review of the 2018 machine? I can't support them even in recommendations until they apologize to you publicly, give you a machine, and re-instate your dealership! That is just plain baby-nonsense to say if you don't say what they want, you can't be a dealer. That is censorship by bullying. I can't accept that.

[@jackoff1826]

Totally agree with you here...it's one thing if SQ was The Only good option out there...but clearly, there's another good option, so SQs handling of their own screw up by removing anyone who criticized it, is complete BS. That's not how good business is done and I really hope they're paying a price for it as Eugene does a great job with helping his customers out.

[@imperiallebaron2391]

I agree with you 100%. But i do have to give Alliance Laundry Systems credit for listening to the consumer and going back to the 2017 design.

[@johnberard330]

@@imperiallebaron2391 They did it only because their sales tanked.

[@imperiallebaron2391]

@@johnberard330 Well in the business world, money talks. The consumers weren't happy with the new design so they stopped buy Speed Queen. In fact people that bought the new machines sent them back.

[@BB-py4qx]

Thanks for sharing all of this... I've been trying to decide between these two, but now I am going to go with Maytag purely because the morality of the company is far superior to SpeedQueen's. They think people won't notice these things, but we do and they should definitely learn how to take constructive criticism, apologize, and be kinder in the future.

[@deborahsheldon9951]

Yesterday, I bought my third washer in five years. I purchased the Speed Queen, it is tried and true, the cost is three hundred more than you listed and the warranty is five years. I wanted a washer that didn't swing like clothes sitting in a hammock, with little water. I will have to wait and see how pleased I am. The reason I purchased the Speed Queen was recommendations from my washer repairman.

[@CKLee-rs4kl]

You will come to really appreciate SQ -- I have had my w/d for 10 years and never a moment's trouble.

[@johnsheets6902]

Side-by-side comparison is extremely helpful

[@darthvader5300]

When I was assigned in the U.S from time to time I used to go around in your country just like any tourist. And I came across this scene in a construction site being worked on by a construction firm and here is my story. I came across this particular construction site, and other sites just like it out of curiosity and they said these same stories again and again! In the late 1960s and early 1970s construction workers used to say they can toss anything into a laundry machine that is heavily caked in oil and mud and even heavy boots in construction sites and these laundry machines and driers just keeps on doing the job 24-7 and 365 for many and many and many and many and mnay decades! One of the older workers said, these washing machines just keep on taking all kinds of abuse and yet they did a very good job in cleaning our stuff for decades without any problem ever since I have been working for this company for more than 50 years, he is a field foreman on that site. And my question is this. WHAT HAPPEN? I came across this particular construction site, and other sites just like it out of curiosity and they said these same stories again and again! I AM NOT LYING! AND I CAN STILL REMEMBER WHAT HE SAID AND I CAN STILL REMEMBER HIS OLD WEATHERED FACE WHEN HE TOLD ME THAT. So my question is, what happen!? His claims are true about those OLD corporate washing machines own by these construction companies, so my question is, WHAT HAPPEN!?

[@Jake-by9ly]

@@darthvader5300 Planned obsolescence abd corporate greed us what happened. So did consumer refusal to pay higher prices during inflationary times. Consumers are memorized by pretty lights, abd buttons and dials that give them a feeling of power to control a machines functions more precisely. They were told that appliances would last longer with less "moving parts" - the BIG LIE. HEAT and MOISTURE are the enemies of printed circuit boards. And what do you unavoidably have in kitchens and laundry rooms? BOTH ENEMIES! Manufacturers made appliances more electronically complicated in response and also to meet ever increasing One World Government mandates for energy and water usage abd polution reduction. We now have washers with plastic gears that make mud out of 3 gallons if water instead of the 10-20 gallons deep waterw washers like these use. Corporations NEED you to replace appliances more often because we don't have the post WWII population explosion feeding demand anymore. SPEED QUEEN washers are the ONLY truly heavy duty washer makers for home use. ALLIANCE - their renamed company builds virtually ALL BRANDS of commercial washers found in hotels and laundromats. A SQ front load washer is identical to the smaller machines cyo find in laundromats. Thus guy is a salesman trying to get you buy his high profit MAYTAG made if plastic parts identical to those of a cheap AMANA. The Speed Queen hasn't changed much since the 1960's. Changes have made them MORE SERVICEABLE. Are you sure this hustler used the same amount and type of detergent?

[@chcnsac]

The lighting in the comparisons was not equal at all, so it made the Speed Queen fabric appear dingy. Look at the hands also.

[@joelmercado5155]

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[@Mandy_39]

@@chcnsac really grest catch! I know Speed Queen screwed him over & it's BS but if he purposely scued results that's BS as well. Don't stoop to thst level. It's clear he is definitely favoring Maytag though! Also crazy how much cheaper both were at the time of this video!

[@terriellerbach2175]

YOUR TIME IN EDITING WAS SO WELL SPENT!!!! As a teacher preparing lessons online, I totally sympathize!!! It does take a lot of time. So THANK YOU for doing this comparison....subscribed! My husband is a dairy farmer, so our Speed Queen gets quite a work out. Straight Hot Water all the way with our situation, and the clothes get clean!! The INSTALLERS told us SQ is the best for dependability, and we replaced the Maytag that was here when he was a kid. RIP.

[@SuzukiKid400]

Great video. I clicked “like” when you said it took 8 hrs to make your comparison matrix. Great dedication.

[@dylanclay2741]

I have the speed queen tc5 and I love it. However alot of people don't know how to properly get stains out and blame the washer. Pre treating is the key for successful stain removal regardless of the washer

[@mackfar27]

Exactly. I do this with my TR7 and have no complaints.

[@FredFlintstone21]

Acknowledged. What are you using for pretreatment?

[@ronb6182]

​@@FredFlintstone21 I just use liquid detergent like I use for the washing machine. I don't like the lid turning off the fill cycle but my old Maytag don't do that only during the wash and spin cycle. I hate the thought of buying a new machine because they aren't real old school machines. The best old school machines is the 1990s Maytag machine. I will be looking for a used machine. 73

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

@@FredFlintstone21What has worked for me: Warm water, then rub Fels Naptha soap and work it in with a soft toothbrush. Let sit 15-30 min. If stain is older or complex, spray with Oxiclean Max Force-after Fels Naptha-and let sit overnight. Wash on WARM with an Oxiclean boosted detergent like All plus Oxi (this one has enzymes), add 1/4c Washing Soda to help detergent penetrate better. If garment could use disinfecting or is a towel/sheet, add 1-2 tbsp sodium percarbonate. Do not put in dryer until stain is gone. If it's an industrial mess like grease or chemicals, try making a paste of Lestoil plus Tide powder plus 70-90% rubbing alcohol. Rub on stain with toothbrush. After a couple of hours, spray with Max Force and let sit overnight. Launder per above instructions (WARM + washing soda).

[@davedebang-bang6168]

I’ve never had to pre treat a stain in my front load machine, red wine, chocolate, oil, etc. Here in the uk I use biological washing powder

[@RedondoBeach2]

You did a great job with this video. Clear, concise, practical information. The graphic chart was a great addition for your talking points. I understand it was challenging for you to create, but that small addition sets your review apart from all the rest, in a good way. Thank you.

[@kathyherzog1425]

GREAT JOB SIR. I HAVE A SPEED QUEEN AND LOVE IT. MY OLD MAYTAG LASTED A GOOD MANY YEARS AND WAS ALSO RELIABLE AND SERVED US WELL.

[@cgctorrag]

Simple breakdown of the deciding factors. SQ5000: Last five years longer(transmission/general durability) IF the 2 control boards holdup which may be hard to replace in a few years as they are exclusive to the model. Maytag: Washes a little better, core repairs are easier and parts easier to acquire for DIYers. 10/5 warranty on the GW model is the one to buy if you choose Maytag. Cheaper. That's my take. I went through this and bought the Maytag and I'm about 2 years in now with no issues at all.

[@simplelife3301]

I am still enjoying the performance and reliability of my 1987 Sears Kenmore washer and gas dryer. 34 years old and still doing the job!

[@Elementaliti]

My grandparents had a set from the 60s that they used until the early 2000s when they remodeled the laundry room. They DON'T make them that good anymore.

[@Jake-by9ly]

Fortunately, parts for your dryer are still readily available because they still make the dryer with a few minor changes - just look for ANY BRAND with that pull from the top lint screen. I'm afraid that other than a belt, parts for your washer are no longer made, but used ones might be. The timers are Repairable by the older, more experienced TECHNICIAN

[@Jake-by9ly]

@@Elementaliti Well, Speed Queen hasn't changed much and are durable. Whirlpool dryers with the tell-tale top rear mounted lint filter are still made under AMANA and other brands.

[@Elementaliti]

@@Jake-by9ly That's sad, Speed Queen used to be top tier. Did they just rest on their laurels and stop improving? The Maytag looks years ahead in development.

[@Mandy_39]

@@Elementaliti you gotta remember this is his opinion. My personal opinion is SQ is made so much better then Maytag in my opinion.

[@FarmerTed]

The last Maytag toploads I had quit in three years and company would not stand by them. I’ll take the speed queen!

[@MTknitter22]

Yes - my dealer who worked AT maytag 30 yrs said just as many bad stories about Maytag. He said and I agree there are great machines on BOTH companies - and just as many typical shady things they do. My sister’s new Maytag was plasticky and ugly. Th SQ 2017 stinker hardly destroyed the company. Buy old school models of BOTH companies and all will be good!

[@Tara_thatonegirl]

I have six kids and use cloth diapers. I am so excited to get my Maytag Commerical next week.

[@angelred9490]

Did you get it? How are your kids clothes looking? I have two kids also and I'm thinking about buying the Maytag.

[@melissacook5186]

Loved the side by side comparison! Just discovered your channel and can tell just from this first video that you and your channel are just what I've been looking for: a source of reliable information about laundry appliances from someone who really knows what they're talking about from personal experience and expertise.

[@jimgillion6453]

being a Maytag dealer, I'd take his "comparisons" with a grain of salt. if the SQ still is using a Electro-mechanical timer and old style Transmission, I'd expect it to be far more reliable then the Whirlpool, (oops I mean Maytag ;) ;) )

[@susanhrivenbark8732]

What about water level? I sometimes have a very small load. 0:11

[@susanhrivenbark8732]

Water level is not an option on speed queen. 0:11

[@Susan70003]

​​@@susanhrivenbark8732 on my 2016 there are water levels. my s q beats the clothes to death. I'd go with the maytag for the agitator.

[@KC-kb6mg]

I appreciate the side x side chart. So easy to take a pic and reference when reviewing washers. Thank you.

[@rcfnc]

My new Maytag commercial comes tomorrow. My brother has it and said it's great.

[@CA1567-v8p]

3 years later how's the Maytag commercial doing?

[@dougw3436]

Thank you for taking the time to do this test. USA, USA, USA.

[@johncourt6895]

The Maytag commercial will be my next set. I think it comes really close, if not equal to old style cleaning. I watched an in-depth review of the guts of the Maytag and was pretty impressed at the build quality for a 2020s era washer. The dryer had better build quality as well. Thanks so much for all of your reviews as they made up my mind as to what I wanted to buy.

[@SledDog5678]

DON'T BUY THE MAYTAG WASHER....IT IS AWFUL!!!!

[@roverdad]

Good performance is important but reliability and repairability are super important to me. Paying 30% more for a washer that lasts twice as long is a no brainer. I like the quietness of the Maytag but not the electronically controlled everything. In my experience, finding circuit boards for older products is much harder than physical parts. The circuit boards also tend to be super expensive since there is little competition from third party manufacturers. Just my 2 cents.

[@taramiller3236]

I'd agree, but 6 yrs in, my sq is not working, so it's going to cost hundreds to fix it.....

[@roverdad]

Tara Miller that stinks. I guess you don’t have the 10 year warranty then. Hope it is reliable again once it’s fixed.

[@dylanclay2741]

@@taramiller3236 do you have the TC5 or the TR series? I've had 0 issues with my TC5

[@taramiller3236]

@@dylanclay2741 no, awn, it's apparently the transmission which is no longer available even though the washer is 6 yrs old. Ballpark price for the part is almost 600, plus service, so not going there. Looking at Maytag or something else.

[@dylanclay2741]

@@taramiller3236 never had first issue with mine . My grandma has had her SQ since 2004 and still works like brand new to this day. Maybe you just got a bad 1

[@TimMahajan]

Great video... I opted to get the Speed Queen just because of the tap hot water available. I love it. I do wish the tank was larger than 3.2 cu ft, but I have no problem with the agitator. It's great. Also have no issue with the noise. Would recommend it!

[@paulasturgess9235]

Yes I wish they had a bigger then a 3.2

[@nickfaucett8525]

TC5 is a great machine. Laundry always comes out clean.

[@roy-nk4vq]

I have the Maytag Commercial. VERY satisfied with the performance.

[@CA1567-v8p]

4 years later how's it doing?

[@roy-nk4vq]

@@CA1567-v8p I still love it

[@tammiestarks6464]

Speed Queen has extended the 10 year warranty until the end of the year as of this writing (nov 2019). Also the machines computer has a surge protector built into it according to the Salesman who I talked to.

[@brendame]

Tammi Starks Thanks for the information!!! May I please know where you bought your washer?

[@danielkuykendall]

I love the commentary about his video editing efforts

[@micheleracer5574]

I bought a Maytag commercial washer and dryer set. I’ve been extremely happy with them. Most times I come home from work caked in mud, grease, you name it. Blown away at how clean my work clothes get.

[@rrt401]

Michele T which model do you have?

[@micheleracer5574]

rrt401 I have the MAYTAG MVWP575GW with matching dryer.

[@rrt401]

@@micheleracer5574 Thank you!

[@patcola7335]

@@micheleracer5574 How is the Maytag holding up ?

[@micheleracer5574]

pat cola It’s still holding up great. Cleans just as good as when I first got it. Still my favorite washer.

[@junfabi1]

I have been using 14 y/o Maytag ( bought new) for a five adult family and it has started to give issues.Ido my own repairs and I like that about my Maytag: diy friendly and parts are plentiful. This gave me a bettter way of shopping.Thanks

[@nutleypo]

Update to my previous comment, one of local dealers had this TR5000WN 2019 model as an unused floor model in their showroom for 699.00. Sure beats waiting months and spending 1199.00 for the 2021 model which is identical. Sitting next to it was the matching dc5000wg dryer which was 649.00 instead of 1149.00. My dryer was working but pretty old so I figured I would get the matching set at those prices. They both work great.

[@markdavis8888]

My 1990 Maytag washer and dryer are still running great. I have replaced a few parts on the dryer but nothing has been done to the washer. These are the best appliances I have ever bought.

[@vincentgumaer1070]

Just purchased the Speed Queen and totally love it! Was going for a modern look since I was looking at the LG front loader and thanks to your reviews, I chose this route---I have always owned Maytag, however the look of the Maytag was too commercial looking. So I got the best of both worlds. Very pretty and extremely efficient. Wash sheets in 20 minutes and they came out clean: crisp white!

[@donakuhn6024]

I’m trying to find out with the newer speed queen if you have any mold problems in your new machine you had it for a little while now appreciate if you could answer thank you.

[@renapoppers2068]

On the SQ TC5000, can you start the fill up on one temperature setting and then switch midway? (For example, I don't want straight hot, but I want hotter than warm, so I want to start with the setting on hot and then midway, switch to warm.)

[@engma91477]

Rena Poppers yes you can switch midway only on heavy duty or perm press not on normal/eco. Or you could just close the cold water faucet a little bit and leave it

[@drwisdom1]

@@renapoppers2068 I do that too.

[@therealhammer6068]

Great video!👍. We just looked at both of these machines, and went with the SQ TC7. The deciding factors..washer was on sale, so we got it for the TC5 price, 7 year full factory parts and labor. SQ has a factory service tech in our area, and Maytag did not, so factory warranty and factory service was a big deal to us, especially in our current world of throw away/replace vs. old school service epair. Both MT and SQ were nice machines, either is a great choice. Check out factory service in your area before buying.

[@stephaniecisneros1003]

Are you still happy with Tc700?

[@therealhammer6068]

Absolutely! The only negative from my wife is there are times she wishes the tub was bigger, but we both agree, we would buy SQ again. The dryer kicks butt. Does this machine move some serious air. Way better than any HE model we ever owned. Of course, compare the two in person if you can.

[@taramiller3236]

So true, Samsung no repair in my area, fridge, 4yrs, dead.

[@angiedavisson3243]

It's just my opinion, but I think both washers are overloaded. Thank you for doing the video. I appreciate you showing the difference between the 2 agitators. I do however, think I will go with the speed Queen because we want to fix our own washer. No lid lock to replace. No water level sensor to go out and no water tempering sensor to go out. Miss my maytag wringer washer. Never broke down, ever

[@tomm7505]

That was my first thought as well. He had both washers over loaded.

[@elchatitochado]

By watching your video and other videos I just bought the maytag 575 and iam in love with it really worth the money I spend love it MAYTAG 575 number #1

[@CA1567-v8p]

How has the Maytag held up 5 years later?

[@AmericanSoldierSioux1969]

Thanks for posting and sharing! I have the Speed Queen TR3 Model from 2018, and I strongly believe the agitator for Maytag is a whole lot better from what I see. The "AUGER" style from the Maytag seems to do more of a detailed mix of the clothing than the Speed Queen. The SQ seems to just leave the clothes floating on top without the agitator mixing it, I noticed that AFTER I bought this SQ model. And sometimes I still see some debris and dirt even after I do a wash, so for me this is very disappointing! Next time I buy ANY washer, I'm gonna make sure it has the AUGER type agitator. I used to own a Whirlpool washer (the first kind of model WITHOUT an agitator, just a tub) and boy, was it a joke! Sometimes it left the clothes soaking wet even after the wash had completely ended...I junked that sucker! Never cleaned also! I'm a part-time oil worker so I HAVE to use a top quality washer to clean my clothes. If I'm too oily when I come home, I either douse myself with my garden hose water outside using dishwashing soap and a large scrubber to clean myself and clothes with and toss in the washer after, or I sometimes strip down and use the washer if it's not that bad.

[@anthonyverdin6743]

Thank you for you time to make this video.

[@dknowles60]

ok speed queen you did the right thing with the 2019 and fix it. now will you do the right thing and take lorain furniture and appliance back . that would be the right thing to do

[@dknowles60]

@Albert Carello the old 2004 maytag's were built a lot better then the 2019 speed queens. to bad whirlpool had to trash Maytag

[@Tunz909]

Well who in this area sells the Speed Queen anyway? We would have purchased the Queen, but funds are not available for a 1k product right now...but if I had the available funds I'd be buying a Speed Queen for sure. We are in Amherst, Ohio.

[@ronalddevine9587]

Very clear and concise. Easy to make a choice.

[@KathyWardDollmaker]

My grandmother bought a used Speed Queen that was 20 years old, and had it for another 40 years. It ran like a dream.

[@kinnish5267]

have a friend who has 27 years and counting with her Speed Queen

[@johnberard330]

Yep. They were a good company back then.

[@darthvader5300]

When I was assigned in the U.S from time to time I used to go around in your country just like any tourist. And I came across this scene in a construction site being worked on by a construction firm and here is my story. I came across this particular construction site, and other sites just like it out of curiosity and they said these same stories again and again! In the late 1960s and early 1970s construction workers used to say they can toss anything into a laundry machine that is heavily caked in oil and mud and even heavy boots in construction sites and these laundry machines and driers just keeps on doing the job 24-7 and 365 for many and many and many and many and mnay decades! One of the older workers said, these washing machines just keep on taking all kinds of abuse and yet they did a very good job in cleaning our stuff for decades without any problem ever since I have been working for this company for more than 50 years, he is a field foreman on that site. And my question is this. WHAT HAPPEN? I came across this particular construction site, and other sites just like it out of curiosity and they said these same stories again and again! I AM NOT LYING! AND I CAN STILL REMEMBER WHAT HE SAID AND I CAN STILL REMEMBER HIS OLD WEATHERED FACE WHEN HE TOLD ME THAT. So my question is, what happen!? His claims are true about those OLD corporate washing machines own by these construction companies, so my question is, WHAT HAPPEN!?

[@darthvader5300]

What is the model and moderl number of your SPEED QUEEN laundry machine (and dryer)? You want mind if somebody take a personal look at it and even reverse engineer it? X rays and other non-destructive scanners has been used by archeologists and by engineers. When I was assigned in the U.S from time to time I used to go around in your country just like any tourist. And I came across this scene in a construction site being worked on by a construction firm and here is my story. I came across this particular construction site, and other sites just like it out of curiosity and they said these same stories again and again! In the late 1960s and early 1970s construction workers used to say they can toss anything into a laundry machine that is heavily caked in oil and mud and even heavy boots in construction sites and these laundry machines and driers just keeps on doing the job 24-7 and 365 for many and many and many and many and mnay decades! One of the older workers said, these washing machines just keep on taking all kinds of abuse and yet they did a very good job in cleaning our stuff for decades without any problem ever since I have been working for this company for more than 50 years, he is a field foreman on that site. And my question is this. WHAT HAPPEN? I came across this particular construction site, and other sites just like it out of curiosity and they said these same stories again and again! I AM NOT LYING! AND I CAN STILL REMEMBER WHAT HE SAID AND I CAN STILL REMEMBER HIS OLD WEATHERED FACE WHEN HE TOLD ME THAT. So my question is, what happen!? His claims are true about those OLD corporate washing machines own by these construction companies, so my question is, WHAT HAPPEN!?

[@KathyWardDollmaker]

@@darthvader5300 If you're asking me, I don't know. It's long gone.

[@1rewd133]

I'm only here because I was a little boy in Lorain County (Columbia Station) until we moved to DC in 1967. Hello from over half a century!

[@annacbrown1986]

Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for. Will buy the Maytag

[@Mandy_39]

Did u buy it & how is it going?

[@lightsabers-and-jumpsquats]

This video what exactly what I’ve been looking for...thanks so much for taking the time!

[@atroy1983]

Nope, people buy so many things today to get the best performance and end up spending so much money on replacing them time and time again. Would much rather have the reliability and not have to buy a new washer every 5 years. With a quality detergent and good laundry routine (ie don’t let stains sit untreated for a week) the SQ will do a fine job.

[@barbaramazzocca4605]

My speed queen rips up all my clothes and towels and linens. It's horrible!

[@MTknitter22]

yup I got mine used too and its FABULOUS SQ

[@Mandy_39]

@@barbaramazzocca4605 which model is it?

[@Rnjeepshoelver]

I love my Speed Queen best washer I have ever used

[@turndroid234]

My parents bought an Amana washing machine and dryer back in 1999. I was 8 yrs old then. They still have both units to this date and still works like a charm. The only thing is , rust started to appear a year ago atop the tub area but other than that, it's a solid equipment.

[@NiNitosix]

So glad I made the right choice! Maytag😁 thank you, because I was leaning towards Speed Queen and couldn't find one available.

[@eoh8915]

How has the washer been?

[@NiNitosix]

@@eoh8915 I returned them. Lol Just wasn't like my last ones. They were a discontinued pair anyway.

[@eoh8915]

@@NiNitosix Thank you for sharing! what did you go with after? I have ordered the Maytag from Costco so I do have 90 days to return if I hate it.

[@for20kid]

I bought a 2018 Speed Queen TR3000. Worst machine I've ever had. The store I bought is from is working with me to replace (awesome) and I have been on the fence about these two. Tough decision. Leaning toward the Maytag. I am a geologist and get incredibly dirty out in the field. I need the performance. Thank you sooo much for preparing this video. I have been watching all your previous on these two, as well as the 2018 SQ (barf).

[@CrestwoodRocks]

Yeah I would only buy the 2018 Speed Queen if I was washing delicates and using the HE technology.

[@calebproductions5970]

I hope you realize that Maytag is no longer Maytag they are whirlpool and they are pieces of crap

[@jackoff1826]

@@calebproductions5970 this one model of Maytag should not be confused or compared worth any other model of Maytag. I hope you realize that as well too.

[@5610winston]

I'm in geotechnical and the SQ TC5000 gets my field clothes cleaner than any machine I've had in the past twenty years. The dual action dasher is a gimmick, no real improvement over the fifty-five year old Kenmore Super-Roto-Swirl, but more moving parts to fail.

[@MollyMiaAndMe]

I am happy with my AWN432 mechanical dial SQ. It cleans clothes as well as the DD Kenmore that the SQ replaced. I do miss the gentle cycle on the Kenmore, and the many wash level settings it had. If I were shopping for a new machine today, it would be the new classic SQ.

[@te7406]

I own the Maytag Commercial and I liked the side by side comparison chart in this video.

[@CindyinLenexa]

Thanks for the side by side comparison and you answered THE most important question for me...HOT WATER. I just got a GE washer that says "deep water wash", "deep rinse" and a "hot wash"...nope. It cheats on the hot wash, starts hot, you put your fingers in the water..ow ow ow...HOT, but as soon as you close the lid, it adds cold....wash temp was 92. We own an HVAC company and clothes are touching condensate lines from commercial buildings that can contain contaminates such as bacteria from Legionaire's Disease, deadly molds and even viruses...so HOT HOT HOT is necessary. Whites in this new GE machine, coffee stains still on my dish towels...same towels I've had for years, same soap, same bleach, same water, same coffee even...but wash agitation must be useless or lack of hot water...stains remain. Deep water is a joke...gigantic stainless tank...but haven't been able to use the top six inches for anything. It has an agitator, but can't use the top six inches of that either. I've tried a few work-arounds...nope. Machine going back. Probably will get the TC5 because I need the scalding hot water to wash work clothes, towels, sheets...and now, omg, my kitchen towels. Got to wondering if the GE could get skid marks out of undies...probably would leave that too. YECHHHH!!! Is there a work-around to fill the Maytag with scalding hot water??? BTW-Was born in Cleveland, lived in Avon Lake...in Lorain County! Now in Kansas. Thank YOU for this comparison!!!

[@sovereignmountain3727]

Thanks for all your hard work, I purchased a Maytag washer today.

[@angelred9490]

Is your machine any good?

[@sovereignmountain3727]

@@angelred9490 We really do like our new Maytag machine.... One of the reasons we chose it is because of the better agitator.. One downside is that sometimes towels get pulled to the bottom and have to be Freed from the bottom of the agitator. The speed Queen's agitator is not as aggressive. Over all very happy.

[@angelred9490]

@@sovereignmountain3727 Thank you!

[@Winterhater555]

Thank you so much for this video Eugene! I have been waiting for it and the chart was super helpful! I am so glad I purchased the Maytag (after watching your videos) a few months ago - I truly love it!

[@terrysmith8119]

All manufacturers are putting the "commercial" label on their machines and they are done in a couple years. Maytag included. Not so with Speed Queen. I do think that Speed Queen should update their agitator to some kind of dual action type. They would then have a killer washer. The electronic controls are so expensive and prone to failure in Whirlpools(Maytag} Maytags are just whirlpools dressed up like Maytags and nothing like the old Maytags. Whirlpools also frequently need motors, shifters, splutches and lid switches that retail at about $100 and use a cheap electric pump, again which needs replaced frequently. The $200 price difference is easily spent when you have 1 service call on the flimsy built Maytag(Whirlpool). Also you can get SQ on sale sometimes for $899.

[@daniellarson3068]

Bought Speed Queen five years ago because I wanted something I could fix myself. I seriously doubt whether the Ohio fella in Lorain could repair the circuit boards. After a few years, circuit boards may not be available from the Benton Harbor people (Maytag). Not all of us are close to big cities like Cleveland to get parts either. Yeh and I supported a US built product.

[@taramiller3236]

This one is built in Ohio, I think that's what attracted me most to SQ, dials, no electronic parts. But honestly none of them last anymore, they build cheap garbage and call it smart, to attract nitwits who think smart is better. When the government starts reducing your electricity, they will just turn off your smart devices.

[@bradarmstrong5033]

I've owned my Speed Queen AWN432SP for 5 years. It has performed flawlessly, this machine is used everyday along with my speed Queen dryer.

[@dinnertime9429]

Thanks for the videos, I wish I was local to purchase my appliances from you!

[@eastmtnescapes9766]

Thank you so much for doing these videos! I have an older Speed Queen that I LOVE! When I needed to buy a washer for a rental unit last year I was going to buy another SQ... then I saw your reviews... so I bought something else. Glad they went back to the old design... but I brought my old one with me when I moved cross country this year. :-)

[@brendame]

East Mountaon Escapes Thanks for your comments!!! May I please know the Speed Queen Model number that you own?

[@eastmtnescapes9766]

@@brendame The model number is AWN412SP111TW01

[@Captleemo]

I am leaning toward getting that Maytag commercial to replace my 30 year old Maytag LA412 model. I really like the fact that it fills up with water. Your videos are must see for anyone doing research on washing machines. Very informative.

[@fargeeks]

The speed queen offers actuall hot water not warm water and trust me even if you rig it in a way where no cold water comes in, the washer will just stop filling until it senses a cooler warm water temps again Unless you have 12 gallons of hot boiling water to manually pour into the tub

[@samvalentine3206]

@@fargeeks - I was going to say that one could simply shut off the cold water and force the Maytag to input hot-only water. If it won't allow you to do that, then that's a game-changer.

[@HOOK_NOSE_JEW]

Speed queen all the wa

[@firstaid4film]

Let’s not forget the Dual Action Agitator was a Sears in house developed design in collaboration with Whirlpool.

[@MrScottie68]

You obviously put a lot of effort into this comparison, thank you for that! However I decided to go with the Speed Queen. For those who don’t really know, this 2019 model is the classic transmission that’s been used by Speed Queen for decades and has a solid track record of proven reliability. From experience, the agitator works just fine cleaning the dirtiest of clothes as long as you are using a quality detergent. My parents had their Speed Queen for over 25 years with no issues so for me personally, the extra $200 in purchase price is money well spent. Also, the Speed Queen I’m told has all metal gears and the Maytag uses plastic parts. If this is in fact true, for the long haul, you can pretty much guess which brand will be the winner in durability.

[@dknowles60]

that transmission is ok. it will go 15 years. the old maytag transmission the oribtal and helalithal lasted for 50 years

[@melissacook5186]

@@dknowles60 How does this new Maytag transmission compare to the old one? (what is orbital and helialthal?)

[@dknowles60]

Whirlpool Maytag have use that transmission it gets about15 years a 2004:or older newton maytag is built better they are hard to find so a 2019 speed queen is going to be your best bet

[@dknowles60]

@@melissacook5186 I have no experience with the new Maytag transmission I have only Owen the hellalithel and the obitet

[@e.mcm.9076]

I just bought a set of new Maytag and I am extremely disappointed, too noise and I think the reason might be b/c the doors as you mentioned are plastic! I just wonder the inside.

[@robertwhite9898]

Both are great. Either one can do a good job. Often water conditions are over looked.I have a water softener. Soft water does make a difference.

[@FMichael1970]

I'm a native 'Cheesehead', and SQ are built in Ripon, WI.....So SQ for me!

[@terrorblossom4829]

Nah man Maytag did better this speed queen didn’t really do anything

[@bretthooper4909]

I have Speed Queen washer and dryer, it’s the best money can buy in my opinion, it does a great job, I wouldn’t have anything else

[@dianneholland9969]

I love these washing machines and it’s really hard to get them in the UK 🇬🇧 you have to wait months and months before they get into the Britain in a Maytag machine broke I had a Maytag and it lasted me for nine years without breaking it was fantastic the clothes come out a lot cleaner

[@cosettapessa6417]

Why not fixing it?

[@FantomLightning]

So is Speed Queen going to be giving you your dealership back? I'd love to have an SQ when the time comes, but I will not spend money with them as a matter of principle if they're the type to pull a dealership after a truthful negative review. Especially if they don't reinstate you after basically saying "Oops, we fucked up and are going back to the old style again."

[@dougnoe7094]

I got sick of fancy machines and used ones .....just hooked up new speed queen set hoping the last the rest of my life

[@abav811]

The side by side comparison is AWESOME, thank you!!!!

[@ToddKojack]

I purchased the TC5 and couldn't be happier. It's as solidly built as a washer could be. The maytag in person felt cheaply made in my opinion

[@d_r_h_1778]

Overall I choose speedqueen do to better built even though the maytag is more aggressive. I subscribed to your channel!

[@prettycairn2]

the availability of straight hot water in the Speed Queen is huge if you are washing cloth diapers! I was sold on the Maytag until I saw it tempers the water to 90 degrees. For cloth diapers you really want the hot water to be around 120 for best washing.

[@tangerinefusion1]

I think a Maytag tempers the water because they use plastic for the tub? That’s my conclusion after seeing the reviews. 🤷‍♀️

[@patcola7335]

@@tangerinefusion1 That shouldn't have anything to do with it. Dishwashers have plastic tubs with heating elements.

[@annacbrown1986]

In Japan we washed cloth diapers in cold water and it wasn't an issue. The only thing that could never clean our diapers were those stupid HE machines

[@cosettapessa6417]

@@annacbrown1986 cold? 🤢 you don’t see but somethings are still there.

[@Ryan-re1rs]

@@annacbrown1986 no way would I use cold for poop.

[@johnbadgerow6135]

Thank you so much for doing the video I found it very informative and I'm happy to know that somebody is actually building washing machines at work again

[@mistert4772]

I have an AWN542 that's about eight years old. It still performs flawlessly. I'm glad that Speed Queen has gone back to the older design with a transmission. But it's unfortunate that the TC5 has electronic controls. Analog switches on my older machine not only give me infinite control of the water level. But I can instantly rotate the cycle dial to extend the wash time (using the same tub of detergent), add another rinse, add another spin, or anything else I want to do. When my machine eventually dies, you can bet that I'll do whatever is necessary to repair it, before buying an electronically controlled washer that limits what I want to do.

[@keenhr8t4blues]

Mister T That's exactly why I ended up with $450 of repairs hoping to keep my 30 yr old Kenmore, but it was lousy repair techs that made things worse to the extent it's now toast. It was one hellava fantastic washer..RIP:((

[@mark98115]

When I bought my house in 1998, the previous owners left behind a Kenmore washer that was made in 1977. I use it for over 10 years before moving it aside for a new front loader Samsung. The Kenmore still works. Only reason I switched is because the agitator is one violent beast. I prefer the tumbling action of a front loader.

[@seththomas9105]

@@mark98115 My grandmothers Kenmores from the late 70's were still going when mom sold the grandparents house in 2009. Of course being depression (Greatest) generation she maintained and took care of the washer and dryer. 30+ years and looked and worked like new.

[@deb1623]

Thank you for the side by side chart that took you so much time to make.

[@eddygoodwin7089]

thank you speed queen for correcting your mistake and bringing back the classic in 2019 that just earned you a lot of customers.

[@fargeeks]

Eddy Goodwin theres not many videos about this model yet there's more on the 2017s and older

[@euphoria156]

NO, 2019 is not even close to the 2017 model AND its more expensive I think. So, NO, I am NOT thankful !! SQ suck NOW. Its NOT the same.

[@fargeeks]

euphoria156 gets the job done doesnt it???

[@2fathomsdeeper]

Have the Speed Queen factory 15 miles away, and a friend who's dad works at the plant. We bought SQ to replace a Kenmore in 92, and it's still running fine! Though from the video the SQ looks overloaded. Overloaded machines don't spin the mix well.

[@LarryMarston]

Great Vid, Eugene. Just got a laundromat "on premise" speed queen set. Agitates twice as fast as the residential Speed Queen.

[@zneeley1]

Which model?

[@michaelmcconville9686]

I'm happy to see maytag getting into old-school top loaders. The Maytag is flimsy when compared with the SQ. We went with the TC5000 for our new home.

[@michaelmcconville9686]

We also got a 10 year warranty.

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

SQ! FOR THE WIN OUR' MAYTAG BROKE IN A MONTH HEAVY DUTY SQ, ARE THE BEST. WHO NEEDS A,WASHER BREAKING DOWN! 😣😣😤😤

[@JesusMartinez-ec6cp]

update?

[@michaelmcconville9686]

Still going strong as expected!

[@bassiclogic]

Smart choice!

[@Meiral77]

Thank you so very much for your absolutely fantastic review! I was in such a quandary after purchasing my brand new "wonderful" - (piece of junk) HE machines, and I just didn’t know what to do.....until I came across your fabulous video! I know it took you forever to make it, but if you only knew how helpful it is to those of us who are not savvy to all the new technology out there. I feel so much better after listening to you and I am extremely grateful to your excellent customer service ethic! ❤️

[@errolkerr86]

I love this talent of making the comparisons. Thank you for your time.

[@RichardDePas]

Thanks for the side by side comparison. Appreciate the effort you put into the video.

[@FF5754]

Great video!!! So I've been looking for a new washer and was going to buy a $1050 Speed Queen TC5, I found out about this Maytag commercial and started researching it as well. Your video is awesome and super helpful. The Maytag commercial is on sale here in Tampa Florida area for $799 with free local delivery which I'm only 13 miles away so I get that too. I didn't hear it on this video but the sales guy told me that both these washers come with the braided hoses included. Is that just here or everywhere? That saved me about $35. I am going with the Maytag commercial grade washer and dryer. I won't ever live in Cleveland Ohio but, if I did or even an hour or 2 away, I would 100% come buy this Maytag from you and get you that business. Anyone that does a side by side test like this and honest reviews definitely gets my business if possible. To invest so many hours to do this is awesome!!! 👍

[@Ryan-re1rs]

How is the maytag. I hear it has plastic gears and is kinda cheaply made.

[@FF5754]

@@Ryan-re1rs I8m not sure, I'll check it out. So far no issues at all and it is used every other day.

[@mikesorensen1981]

The front loaders are the most efficient and yet still do a large load such as comforters, the old top loaders were great and easy to repair! Now they complicate them and add sensors and circuit boards, very expensive to repair😱

[@hogancello]

Thanks for comparison very useful information to help us be more informed

[@petermaz701]

I love the chart that’s not to say that I agree with it. Although the Maytag offers five year warranty probably between the sixth and seventh year it will fail, plastic will only last for so long under continued use. The Speed Queen will definitely outlast the Maytag so that extra $200 investment will well pay for itself. For those that want to keep and hold onto a washer and not having to have the expense of replacing it every 6 to 7 years which is what you would have to do with any new washer purchased nowadays. The spin speed comparison is negligible, the hot water choice is of course important to those who care about it and noise level is subjective. I believe when you washed the comforter you used the bulky setting (should have been heavy duty) on the speed queen which is actually a slow speed wash and that doesn’t compare to the Maytag‘s high speed wash. Turnover would be the same if we compare apples to apples.

[@5610winston]

I washed two fleecy microfiber throws (size 60x70 inches) in my new SQ TC5000WN and it had turned the load completely over within two minutes into the agitate cycle. And at my age and what I wanted to spend on a washer, the SQ's proven reliability made the decision for me. I don't expect I'll ever need another one.

[@petermaz701]

5610winston I agree with you and lots of luck with the new washer I have no problems or issues with my speed queen very happy with it.

[@danwilson6885]

After 27 years my old Maytag wore out last year. I almost went with the Speed Queen...But what sold me in the end was the quality of the wash. Much better then my old machine...and if you watch this video you see the clothes with the color up on top, then disappear, then reappear. Thanks for the review.

[@rkgsd]

Looks like the Maytag went up in price since then. $850 on sale if you're lucky.

[@jimtwisted1984]

Ive got an old kitchen aid washer from about 30 years ago which can go toe to toe with either one of these.

[@tammyschilling5362]

This is actually helpful to me. I was shopping for a washer yesterday and was so disgusted by the options that I told my husband to fix our old one. IMO, based on what you show, I would NOW buy the Maytag. But 20 years ago when I was washing baby diapers every other day, I would definitely have gone for the Speed Queen (I used to turn off the cold water supply to the washer, to force it to give me actually hot water).

[@SledDog5678]

Fix your old machine D,0N'T BUY MAYTAG!!!!!!!!! THEY DON'T FILL, THEY DON'T CLEAN. THEY CAN'T HANDLE BIG LOADS THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO. THE HAVE CONSTANT CONTROL PANEL ISSUES, THEY DON'T SPIN DRY WELL. THEY DON'T THOROUGHLY RINSE..... AND THE LIST GOES ON.

[@pinkposey8134]

Thank you! have had the speed queen left it on a move as an asset for buyer. Now going to buy maytag. May miss the hot water but I used it straight hot rarely. So magtag hot may be speed queen warm setting? The only thing I did not like about speed queen is that in several random ;places inside the rim; is made out of some material that has rough edges, snags the heck out of towels when loading and unloading, won't miss that feature on brand new towels. I can see the front rough edges in the picture. A file would remedy the situation.

[@armandoreyes492]

I am a 25 year experience technician and I strongly recommends Speed Queen. This machine has a commercial strong construction that can last too many years than new Maytag model.

[@garryskaggs3150]

Exactly what he said. 46 years for me.

[@bassiclogic]

I agree with you on that. I am a 35 year experienced Tech! The TC5000 series is like the older design. Has the transmission and brake system with no lid lock. A metal tub instead of the Maytag plastic. I have never seen a plastic tub on a true commercial washer. I am not fond of the TR series. Less electronics to fail also. I don't care for the support arm design that holds the Tub. The suspension system on the Speed Queen is superior.

[@sammyboi886]

I have lost a lot credibility to speed queen to the tr series I know it is the same 2017 but still

[@johnberard330]

Then why only a 3 year warranty? Also the old models that lasted years didn't have the pc boards like in the new models.

[@dank9288639]

sq went to shit after 2k15...

[@perrymckinney6146]

I’m happy with my g.e. Washer. Bought them brand new over 20 years ago, dryer still performs like new, never had to do service. I rebuilt the washer with a new transmission from eBay and it’s working good as new, they still look very nice. The dryer is about due to be taken apart for cleaning. Don’t overload your washer, this makes them work much harder and it doesn’t wash well. Throwning too much wet laundry in a dryer puts a lot of work on the rollers and belt, also too many clothes in the dryer makes it take forever to dry. There needs to be room in the tub so the clothes can tumble in the hot air.

[@Ryan-re1rs]

Yea. All old ones were good. Not any more. So don't let them go to crap. Lol.

[@kinnish5267]

My Whirlpool has broken again and locked my clothes inside and before that my LG kept breaking so don't trivialize dependability of the Speed Queen

[@fartpluswetone8077]

The lid should unlock in case of power failure, at least that's what I've seen with LG washers.

[@MissJBradford]

Liked for the 8 hour comparison chart. I think there's a reason when most KZbinrs blow up and get big the first thing on their list is hiring an editor. Lol.

[@kvcooks814]

Thanks so much for this side by side comparison- I have been leaning toward the Maytag and you just confirmed my initial impression. Besides, I'd never spend over $1K on a washer.

[@bassiclogic]

@Matt Beeman Right on Matt! That's what I tell my customers when their old washer isn't worth repairing.

[@apAvocado]

Agree completely. I paid $1200 for a Speed Queen that lasted 7 years. I'll never do that again.

[@katiesaunders7958]

This is very helpful. I am so torn about washers & which I should buy. Also, I don't trust warranties. I have a Maytag range with a 10 year warranty and after 3 years, the heating element in the over stopped working. They would not honor the warranty & said: Oh, that only applies to the cook top surface. When I buy a washer, I want a good aggressive washer motion, a nonlocking lid, and a reliable machine. My sister in law has the Maytag above & loves it. My appliance guy loves the Speed Queen. Decisions, decisions.

[@Tunz909]

There's a guy on radio from the Detroit area, he does an appliance show on Sunday morning, I can hear him on my car radio sometimes all the way into the Cleveland, Ohio area....calls himself the appliance doctor Joe Gannon...he swears by the SPEED QUEENS all the time!!!

[@yvonnethomas4484]

Speed Queen

[@mikeaurilia992]

I wonder why Maytag would temper the hot water to ~90 degrees. I was sold on the Maytag Commercial... until that part of the comparison. My son has a dust-mite allergy and they recommend bedding be washed at 130 to kill dust-mites. PS Thank you so much for the videos and comparisons!

[@girasol8158]

Probably potential liability . Playing it safe

[@Mike-up6go]

@PinkPower4 Yep I agree. Another reviewer on the Maytag checked the temperature of his water with an infra red temp gauge and it showed 115 degrees straight from the hot water tank.

[@mizfile]

Side by side chart was VERY helpful. Thanks for posting

[@janicelaurin7263]

Thank you so much for this video. I have become obsessed with watching these videos. I can't stand my "new" Whirlpool washer and after owning it for over 3 months I am going to get rid of it because I can't live with it. I was leaning towards the 2019 Speed Queen, but after watching this I am thinking maybe Maytag....but as you said "don't overthink it"...Thanks again for this video. I only wish I lived closer to you, but I am almost 2,000 miles away.

[@mrtodd3620]

The Maytag and Whirlpool are the same under the hood. You traded in one and bought the exact same machine, but in a different brand.

[@janicelaurin7263]

@@mrtodd3620 I actually ended up purchasing the 2019 Speed Queen....my "new" Whirlpool model no. WTW4855HW is sitting in my garage. Will try and sell or just give it away.

[@5610winston]

Don't overthink it. Plastic transmission. Unnecessarily complicated agitator. Where is the choice?

[@dknowles60]

he is well worth the drive

[@MsJanoak]

I have the maytag. The fuzz in the dryer screen is the less I've ever gotten. That means it does not beat up on my clothes. The soak cycle is making it do a better job by letting the detergent do the work. It does a super job getting out stains. Have not seen that before. You use liquid detergent then.

[@lilyandmimi8728]

Used to have Maytag it only least 4 years very upset and hear speed queen is the best

[@birdbones31]

I kind of wish that the speed queen also bought part of the patent for the "dual action agitator" so that lots more people would buy speed queen. I really like old school washers, no matter what the company. the transmission is just awesome!! I love the transmissions.

[@tweevers2]

google articles about people putting the 'GE hydrowave dual action agitator' on a Speed Queen. That dual action agitator fits on the hub of the Speed Queen....then you can have the best of both worlds

[@jhomrich89]

I don't think the dual action is patented as many manufacturers offer such a thing but speed queen is more focused on longevity and sees it as one less thing to break. I have had dual action agitator machines which I have had to replace the agitator dogs on them (the parts that make the dual action do its job) not a terribly difficult task but is minorly annoying when you're trying to do laundry and they break and your clothes aren't getting washed.