Review: 2019 Speed Queen Washer TC5000WN AWN632SP116TW01

Here is my review on the 2019 Speed Queen Washer TC5000WN AWN632SP116TW01.
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[@sammyboi886]

I have a speed queen wringer washer from the 1940s I believe and it still works without a snag never been repaired either and before I got it about a year and a half ago it had not been used for 15 years but before that it was used more than 4 times a week for about 65 years that is insane reliability and I am so happy they brought back their old design

[@suzyq_lasvegas4536]

I bought a Speed Queen in 1985. I owned it 19 years and it didn’t break once. I moved and gave it to my niece.

[@suzyq_lasvegas4536]

livey oone young, my friends father owned an appliance store and Al said this was top of the line SpeedQueen and his wife had one. So I figured I’d not have to buy another washer for years if I bought it.

[@raigca1]

We bought a ten year old SQ washer for $200.00. Best 200 we EVER spent on a washer. Thanks for the tip!

[@blackrifle6736]

*Envy you because you got one of the really, really 2013 and earlier good ones. Couldn't find one so bought new TC5003 with "only" one PWB to fail. Will have to wait and see if their 10-year mechanicals P&L warranty is really worth a crap. Cheers!*

[@LucyFisher-qh2mz]

We got our SQ TC5 late last month and it's a dream! We had a GE front loader that was only 2.5 years old ... we had black mold issues in the detergent tray/tunnel within 6 months (even after pulling the tray, emptying access water and letting it air dry). Many of our clothes and all bath towels continually smelled mildewy no matter what temp or how often I washed them, and our bath towels felt like sandpaper. I used bleach on the clean cycle plus let it air dry with the door open - basically everything you're supposed to do with a front loader. The first day we got our TC5 I did 7 loads of laundry - it only took 32 minutes per load! My GE took over an hour per load. I use a natural brand unscented powder with plain white vinegar in the fabric softener cup. Our clothes and towels no longer have the mildew smell, they smell clean and feel softer. I am in love with this washer and SO happy we purchased it, especially with the 10yr warranty going on right now. I debated briefly between this and the similar Maytag but they were about the same price and I wanted to go with the company I felt was more reliable. 10 stars!!!

[@renapoppers2068]

Please tell me, when the machine is filling with water for the wash (not the rinse), and you press Pause, does changing the temperature selection knob change the temp of the water to the new selection WITHOUT first draining the water from the machine? Thanks

[@VideoArchiveGuy]

The key to all front loaders is to always leave the door open when not using the washer. I've had front loaders for twenty years and zero mold issues.

[@petermaz701]

Very fair and respectful review, you outdid yourself! 👍🏻 to Speed Queen and Eugene for all his work.

[@PokeyBessie]

My 40 year old Hotpoint that was built in 1979 had finally caused problems and the part no longer exists to fix it. It made me very sad. So I have been researching and your channel has helped me decide because I want something that is built to last. So much is built so bad now to fizzle out after a few years and I don't want to deal with that. Thanks for the informative videos. I was looking for something built like my Grandmother use to use!

[@michaelremillard2215]

Hi everyone I have this machine . If you add extra rinse to the spin cycle It will be rinse and spin cycle If you add soap you will have a pre wash cycle once you get used to the no timer stuff This washer is a Awesome. ALSO if you don't want your clothes "beaten up " TR lovers Use the bulky cycle for a full length cycle with lower agitation. The eco cycle is useful for small lightly soiled loads (no fabric softener) It's that simple 😀 enjoy!

[@mountainkimmie]

That's a great tip about the spin cycle for those of us who like to micro-manage our laundry and may want to do a pre-wash. I also use the Eco cycle on my precious 2017 model for times when I want to do an extra rinse that uses slightly less water than my usual method of extra rinse. I don't find Eco setting on my 2017 to be useful for much else as it uses only spray rinse instead of a full tub rinse. I'm a fanatic about thorough rinsing and often run a whole second cycle with no soap after a wash which results in 3 to 5 full rinses depending on whether the extra rinse button is on. But this uses a lot of water which can be an issue in the drought-ridden west, so for at least some water savings I will use a standard wash with no second rinse, and then run the eco wash as a final rinse. I'll add that Eco can be useful for loads which just need a very light refresh with little to no soap, like clean guest sheets or towels that smell musty after sitting in the linen cupboard for a long time. Thanks!

[@vden02]

We purchased the SQ set though I liked the agitator and options on the Maytag washer, the boyfriend like the “ deal of a lifetime” 10 year full warranty that SQ was offering. And there was only a $70 difference in price between the sets so it was a no brainer for us.

[@lawrencesturm19]

Thank you for all of your reviews and advice. With this and other reviews of yours, and other web sites, we recently purchased this machine. It is everything you claim. It does a great job washing clothes. Even the Normal/Eco cycle - which uses essentially no hot water - does a terrific job on our every day clothes. Because it will last a very long time (and the recent promotion extends the parts & labor warranty to 10 years - thank you Speed Queen!), the cost is of no concern for it will most likely last longer than any other new machine on the market. I am very happy with this washing machine. Again, thank you for all of your hard work making these most informative videos.

[@fargeeks]

Lawrence Sturm its the bomb

[@jenniferb1419]

How did you get get parts and labor extended to 10 years? Was it through the dealer or a SQ promotion?

[@lawrencesturm19]

@@jenniferb1419 It was a promotional offer when we made our purchase.

[@renapoppers2068]

Please tell me, when the machine is filling with water for the wash (not the rinse), and you press Pause, does changing the temperature selection knob change the temp of the water to the new selection WITHOUT first draining the water from the machine? Thanks

[@rosettebattista6121]

@@renapoppers2068 o would also like to know.

[@FF5754]

Going to buy my new TC5 and matching dryer today. Well worth the money!!

[@randomite]

Thank you for straightforward comparison, I was split between Maytag Commercial and you made it simple!

[@elizabethcaraballo2161]

great information on washer never owned one. will look into it.

[@mgrella63]

I convinced my cousin to but this exact machine he absolutely Loves it! I convinced my best friend to buy it too. She bought it yesterday delivery on 6-9 woohoo!!! she got hers for 950 delivered and set up

[@fargeeks]

Nice The matching dryer is also simple

[@jillyincali8480]

I so appreciate your reviews. I am finally dumping my old Maytag that breaks about every other month and will trust your reviews of the commercial Maytag and buy it soon. Keep up the great videos.

[@dknowles60]

It should depend on if built before 2004 and if it was built in Newton IA

[@jsisneros68js]

New Maytag commercial not a good unit no frame .. Unit has suspension rods not worth the money buy a TC5 ....

[@antonioruiz7426]

Maytag is this days sinonimo with expensive junk I brought it wo years ago and now is on the garbage,now own a reliable speed queen.

[@rosettebattista6121]

@@antonioruiz7426 did u buy the maytag commercial?

[@LlyleHunter]

Completely agree about the price. I wonder what the 2021 machine will be like. It never seems to strain.

[@WindsofChange]

It's Windchyme, I just heard about this and wanted to get your take on it since you saved my fanny with a video back when I got one of the last 2017's

[@PatriotTwin]

Love the easy dials, but no variable agitation speed and can't set the water level. Thanks for the heads up! those are 2 very basic features for those of us who wash delicates AND have the IQ to choose the water level ourselves.

[@sunbeam8866]

5 years ago, I bought a new $600 Kenmore washer/dryer set from K-Mart for a rental rehab. After they were delivered I saw that the washer's rotary 'manual timer' was actually an electronic switch, and the drivetrain wasn't the heavy-duty shaft-drive of the older Kenmores & Whirlpools. 18 months ago, I wound up selling the rental. But I wonder how this new generation of agitator/top-loaders is holding up. The '98 GE top-loader in my home was curb rescued in 2006. Woman that junked it claimed it had a defective switch. Only thing I've noticed is when it;s set to the gentle cycle, it likes to switch back & forth from gentle to normal. Since I only use normal, it's not a problem. I did have the aluminum tub-flange shear off several years ago. Parts, including a new belt, were well under $100.

[@busymikey]

Great review

[@vanderfields6905]

Just purchased one from my local dealer for 849 brand new with a 10 year warranty.

[@fargeeks]

Vander Fields damn you saved a few hundred bucks

[@GSPirosaki]

Did it "fall out the back of a truck"? I'd gladly pay that.

[@vanderfields6905]

@@GSPirosaki I wish lol. We have a family appliance shop on the east side of Cincinnati Ohio who has been in business for many years and offers outstanding prices as he has very little overhead. Lee and Jacks appliances. Great place to do buy appliances.

[@maganam209]

What model did you buy because I know there's a few different ones to pick from 😊

[@vanderfields6905]

@@maganam209 Speed Queen TC5000WN. Purchased from Lee and Jacks in Batavia Ohio. Outstanding appliance shop.

[@justaroxx]

I absolutely LOVE my SQ TC5000WN!!! I wish I had just forked out the $1000 bucks before wasting my time and money on pieces of crap that they make now days and have the nerve to call "high efficiency" washing machines! The only "high efficiency" is how highly efficient they are at in ripping you off! Get a Speed Queen Classic!!! You won't be sorry!

[@PeterGregg]

Can't wait to see if the 5 big jets on the new LG 3900 makes miracles happen :) Eugene will spill the beans for us, best source for real feedback I can trust!

[@josecudahy02]

Love my old mustang, Olders the best for me! Washer machine with old tecnology,, oh yeah! I can fix it!

[@sunbeam8866]

Wow! So that's what an 'old-school' top-loader washer costs these days. I had a 1977 GE last about 30 years. Replaced by a 1998 GE that's still good after one major repair. Mom's base Whirlpool is almost 20 now. Need to keep 'em going long as possible. No front-loaders for me!

[@707SonomaComa]

Front loaders don't have an agitator, they don't need one, therefore they are more gentle on clothes but get mixed-up in the wash.

[@catholicfran]

I have a 2013 AWN542SP111TWAH and I LOVE mine. I'm also grateful to have bought it when they were making quality. I'm gonna be looking for a dryer shortly, do you know how the SQ ones perform? TIA and TFS

[@abdelkaderelbachir3059]

Those two washers are just what I needed I'm going to get the Amana right now

[@fargeeks]

dont buy the amana

[@5610winston]

Just be ready to buy another one two days after the warranty expires. Or bite the bullet and buy the Speed Queen that will probably last 'til the kids are out of college.

[@terrorblossom4829]

Amana is good stop tryna put amana down

[@reasonsformoving]

It's great expect for the suds that come out of the standpipe (even with the adapter!)

[@Dr_ITguy337]

I wrapped a washcloth around the stand pipe with adapter. Nothing comes out now. I wonder why it’s like this. I only use 2 tablespoons of HE detergent.

[@shawnp8878]

The start button was changed because on the TR series, there could be a long delay after pressing start. This caused people to push again, cancelling the cycle. They would also push too hard, thinking the button wasn't working and caused it to need replacement. Replaced many inverter boards on the TRs too.

[@MOAB-UT]

Do you like the TC5?

[@shawnp8878]

@@MOAB-UT I recommend them most to people that used to have an old Whirlpool. There's no lid lock, switch with a brake, a deep fill option and they're built to handle some abuse.

[@shawnp8878]

@@MOAB-UT standard 5 yr warranty

[@blackrifle6736]

@@shawnp8878*Except 10 years on mechanicals.*

[@blackrifle6736]

@@MOAB-UT *With only PWB to fail decades from now and 10 year mechanicals warranty, what's not to like? Put another way, I will not part with it! If I have to change station again, Uncle Sam will pay to ship this bad boy wherever I go. Cheers!*

[@Rebel9668]

I've now owned my TC50003WN washer and it's matching dryer for nearly a year now and I'm tickled pink with them. They did go up a bit though as mine were $1,258.00 each. If they last 25 years then they'll probably outlast me as I'm 55 now.

[@Edsresearch]

I do a lot of gentle wash and like to wash my yoga clothes on a permanent press cycle. What do you think of these two cycles? Are they gentle on clothes? Can you choose how much water is in the tub of this machine? I look forward to your response.

[@david-wilkerson1967]

Another thing that has not been mentioned is that it only takes about 30 minutes to do a load in the washer, not an hour + like a lot of new washers

[@Rebel9668]

@@david-wilkerson1967 True enough. It may only hold 3.5 cubic foot but if you can do two loads in an hour you're still coming out ahead in the end.

[@ilovelouie5]

Thank you for making these videos! So helpful! You mentioned your top 5 around 4:15 in the video - what is your top 5? After watching your videos, I'm between the Maytag commercial and the speed queen, but can't decide between the two. I bought the Maytag MVWB766FW in August and had to return it today because it stopped working within 30 days. What's your recommendation for a young family? I don't need anything fancy, but would like something reliable.

[@nafnaf0]

I think he was just talking generally. I think he is talking about the Maytag Commercial, which he did a comparison video to the old 2017 classic clean SQ (similar to this TC5) showing the Maytag performing better

[@dannyestes8984]

I think speed queen is made like the old maytags of the old days. They were built like a tank.

[@RoseRose-ly3ff]

Please do a review of Speed Queen front loading washing machine model: FF-7.

[@Bunkysworkshop]

Great review mate.

[@albertcarello7133]

Well when my 2018 Speed Queen ever breaks I'll purchase this washer!

[@terrorblossom4829]

2018 is terrible ...

[@takahiroyoshiyuki]

I always come back to your channel to check out what’s the best washer. About to pull the trigger on a speed queen

[@heatherfulton8887]

I hated the 2018 model - did nothing and never got hot water. Took a chance on the 2019 TC5000 and so far so good although I am allergic to HE detergent and this is non HE therefore can buy old fashion detergent. Took me all day to find company in USA that sells it and found it at www.grainger.com/cleaning. They show which detergent is nonHE and which ones aren't. They are in the Hospital arena and sell to public. This was a huge reason I bought this. Get detergent on Monday. Unfortunately using the HE liguid poison made for low low water use right now. I assume it works like a dry cleaner. All chemical detergent. My skin is destroyed. Praying old fashion powder detergent will work.

[@heatherfulton8887]

Oh forgot to say was going to buy maytag as pissed at speedqueen for their 2018 pos. But... Maytag has no hot water option.

[@rosettebattista6121]

@@heatherfulton8887 what do u mean by maytag no hot water option? R u talking about the mvwp575gw that has gotten good reviews? Selector says hot water. But i hear that its not really hot.

[@-NoneOfYourBusiness]

The price is high because of the warranty. A smart guy who knows maths calculated how much it costs to the compagny to service the machines over their warranty period on average and the initial price is fixed from there. So, as a consumer you got the impression to "save money" but in fact you pay (slightly) too much for a warranty you might (or won't) use.

[@randymcpherson4619]

I have an old 1997 Amanda washing and I replaced a belt, pump and idler pulley wheel and the interior parts look identical and it comes apart identical to a speed queen washing machine.

[@RichardKinch]

Yes, SQ owned the Amana brand name back then, and put that name on their machines for sale in the big-box stores to avoid price competition with the appliance-only dealers.

[@kellyk5726]

Can the tc5000 speed queen handle a down alternative (kind of thin) king comforter?

[@Sharkie626]

Excellent review! I would definitely agree that the price is high for a machine that has these kind of options. Our 9 series has a LOT more versatility than this washer, and it cost less. They're probably doing this though to try to lean people towards the TR series. Only thing that makes sense to me. According to some other videos, I have seen that a TR cycle time is 50 minutes in the same setting that my 9 series is 33. Pass on that, obviously. And as many of you already know, washers with no time remaining display get a big No from me. If they are not going to have a mechanical timer, I like to know how far along my machine is and knowing how much time is left. I mean come on, even LG and Samsung managed to get SOMETHING right in that regard. In terms of noise, I don't know. I don't think it is much different than the direct drive I used to use, and that wasn't loud at all. If anything, the machine here is loudest when the water is running, probably because this house has awesome pressure. The spray rinse though is too short. 50 seconds was much better. I know some have said that it looks early, but I think by the time it starts, the force of the tub is already holding the water and detergent PAST the fabric, so the water does actually rinse it provided the machine keeps going, as the drain pump is more powerful than the fill spout. We have washed things with very sudsy water and then have it be CLEAR during rinse, so it is doing the job. Warranty is okay, I still like the 5 year one on our 9 series. I have heard though that it is still 15 years for the transmission, and lifetime for the tubs, so I can give it that. The lack of more water selections still make no sense to me whatsoever. Everyone always talks about water restrictions, yet this one lacks the settings that would allow you to use less. So again, you can see why I don't fully believe that the TR series was made because of the restrictions, especially when Whirlpool came out with those horrible belt drives about 7 years prior. In regards to the Maytags. Yes, they do wash, but I do not trust them. I have already heard from several people that the belt drive machine they had before did not go beyond 3-5 years. I have heard some say that they "beefed up" the parts in the Maytag "commercial" washers. Okay, why can't they do that then for the "residential" ones too? And apparently there have been reports of gearbox failures already. Meanwhile, other washers that were used in commercial settings, whether it be direct drives, transmission Speed Queens, and older Maytags had the same parts regardless, and had much better reliability. And I'm sorry, but there is NO reason why the tubs have to hang from the top instead of being supported from the bottom. Yes, I am well aware that the pre-1986 Whirlpool belt drives had hanging suspension, but the quality of that compared to modern ones is not even comparable. Anyway, great review again. It's a good washer for the time, but definitely lacks some features that would be very beneficial.

[@zavier3644]

What is a 9 series?

[@Sharkie626]

@@zavier3644The top of the line model for its 2015 - 2017 run.

[@maryellenmurphy8500]

@@Sharkie626 Can you still get the 9 series?

[@Sharkie626]

@@maryellenmurphy8500 You'll have to get it used now.

[@melissa4455]

I just got this washer and the dryer to match. Nearly every time I wash a load, the washer gets off balance and starts moving around the laundry room. I am loading it very carefully and not wrapping things around the agitator. I try to place things as evenly as possible. Anyone else having this problem? It happens on heavy duty, bulky, and permanent press. I love them, but I’m not sure I can live with babysitting them every time I wash something.

[@OUTDOORS55]

So i just bought the tr7, the so called old "bad" model. Just to let everyone know it cleans great. This includes muddy jeans and real work clothes. I almost returned it after seeing all the bad reviews from people who say it doesn't clean. I actually own one, and it does indeed clean very well.

[@petermaz701]

OUTDOORS55 totally agree I have one as well and am very pleased with the cleaning and especially the versatility.

[@bethanydenney6006]

I bought the TR5 and changed my mind after reading so many scary reviews. I hadn't had my TR5 delivered yet so the store let me switch to the TC5 instead. Glad you guys are happy with your TR models though. Hoping I'm as happy with this TC5. I'm pretty sure I will be.

[@PeterGregg]

I hope Maytag takes the opportunity to make their Commercial 575 washer with a little more control options for the average home. They are on a roll, seems like companies don't have "hungry" suits making the business decisions any more :)

[@ceciliag2929]

PeterGregg I don’t want to jinx it but I have a Sears front end loader made in Canada that is over 14 yrs old , and a Maytag drier I would pay for someone to shoot it and it’s only 6 yrs old.

[@williamgray6699]

Got it today for $850 with a 10 year full warranty ( until the end of sept. 2019 ). Happy lady here!!

[@josephpiazza97]

Also had it delivered 3 days ago for $ 850. Just wish it had a water level switch and was quieter. My old GE Profile "wave" from 2007 which "swish " the clothes back and forth was so quiet. Good thing it is downstairs.

[@cocobrwngl]

I have this version. Any idea how the transmission would fail within a year?

[@randyboyle8379]

What’s the overall height of this washer with the lid open? I have cabinets over top mine now and I’m curious if it will work.

[@driftlesshunter9200]

The new TC5 has a 5 year parts & in-home labor warranty now, but the price has also gone up like everything else. My Whiripool top loader lasted a year. My previous Maytag lasted 29 years. I will gladly pay the extra!

[@Causeimbored1]

Hi 👋 I need advice on what washer to purchase. I don't really care for the machines offered in my area as I'm pretty stuck on getting a machine with an agitator and most new machines don't have agitators. I need something that can take care of soiled clothes from construction and warehouse work, gym smells and we also have dogs. I am also looking for something that will last me awhile. The GE washer we had lasted a good 6 years and we got it used. I'm okay with investing in a machine that cleans well and can last at least double the years our used machine did. Suggestions with explanations would be greatly helpful. Thank you! 😁

[@3662mick]

Is the delicate cycle really for delicate clothes?

[@bennynance]

Question: I see that the rim of the inner tub is marked with a white piece of tape and it seems to move when the agitator turns. Is this considered normal operation? I have this model and mine only moves when the spin cycle is operating.

[@marysmith4811]

I was sold on the Maytag or Whirlpool commercial washers, but then I saw how small they are! Why would they make a commercial residential washer so small???

[@michaelcraig9449]

What is the difference in this one, the TC5000WN, and the TC5003WN? How much does either one cost? If this one is not the best strongest washer for home use, then which one is? Which ones clean better, top or front loader? I need to know, I must get a washer in the next couple days

[@Hankandrex]

My husband and I bought this same washer after ample research, the great reviews (as shown here) and stellar reputation. It was delivered and installed on 12/27/21. On 1/28/22 it stopped working in the middle of wash and we had to manually drain it. We were perplexed. We had not done anything different from the 10,000 other loads of laundry we have done in our lifetime w/o a machine breaking 1/2 way through the wash. We called the retailer and they flat out refused to help. We called SpeedQueen who also refused to help but gave us a list of their 3rd party approved repairmen. A repair man came on 2/4/22 and he look at it for 5 minutes and said - and I damn near quote - "yeah. You did not do anything wrong. You just got a machine that has faulty parts. Sometimes that just happens. I am going to have to replace the whole bottom half." WELL its now 3/3/22 and he claims he submitted the warranty information to SpeedQueen but has been given no updates or ETA's as to when (OR EVEN IF) we are going to receive the parts or when it could possibly be fixed. We paid over 1.5k for this machine all for to wash maybe 15 loads of normal-everyday-household laundry and then die. WTH happened?! We are now just trying to do a chargeback on our credit card for delivery of faulty goods with a refusal from the retailer we paid to help. NO CLUE WHAT IS HAPPENING!

[@mizsherm4352]

I'm really sorry to hear that happened to you. Now I'm worried. From the day mine was delivered you have to lean on the lid to get it to start. Not all the time but its annoying. Also the lid just grinds when we open it, I should hit it with some WD40. My 20 year old fridge went kaput during the pandemic, it took almost a YEAR and I had to settle for whatever came into the store warehouse first. The new fridge is a piece of garbage.

[@Hankandrex]

I'm so sorry. I hated my old units but wish we would have just kept them. They were 8 yr old Kenmore front loaders and they were garbage from day one - the dryer door would fall off all the time and the lint screen never collected lint so we would have to take it apart every few weeks to clean. The washer was moldy and musty no matter what I did and it would sometimes leave grease looking stains on our clothes. I threw away a lot of clothes.. BUT at least they actually functioned. Jeeze.

[@Hankandrex]

@@mizsherm4352 now mine is grinding the way you described. Regardless it still has not been fixed. The repair man has been out 4 or so times. He has replaced 3-4 different parts with no luck. Last time he was here was on 4/8/22. He discovered that the minimum required amount of power to start the motor was not being sent. He doesn't know why but SQ support recommended we replace the harness, board and get a new motor (this will be the 3rd motor they have sent). They tested our outlet and said it wasn't the outlet.. Well here we are on MAY 8, 2022 and the only update they can give me is that the parts they ordered are on back order until further notice. I asked at what point do they just send us a new machine and got no response. So I am going to continue to fight this out but in the meantime I went to Lowes and bought a $575 Amana budget washer. It was delivered and installed yesterday. The SQ was moved to the side. And so far that little Amana has washed 3 loads of laundry - no complaints with that machine yet. Wondering if I should have just bought this budget machine all along. :(

[@MOAB-UT]

@@Hankandrex Any updates?

[@pjnewton1014]

@@MOAB-UT yes, our washer did eventually get fixed just a couple of months ago. They replaced nearly every single part.. the motor, the transmission and the harness. So far it is working fine.

[@laurasoftheart]

How do i make the machine agitate with the lid open?

[@jennylujohnson2118]

Do you have a recommendation for a LARGE capacity old style washing machine? I don’t want the new electronic versions out there, but I really need more tub size. Is that even possible for the old style, agitator, top load, plain Jane, machines?

[@laurasoftheart]

How do you make it agitate without the lid being closed?

[@grandmav]

Do they make a good front loader?

[@jerrodsix545]

Thanks for the review. I appreciate all your work in reviewing machines. I guess if people really just have to have a top load washer this might be the one for them, but man, the water this thing uses even half full, just can't compete with a front-loader. Not even talking about the slow spin speed of it. Thanks again for your effort.

[@mizsherm4352]

Thank you so much for your informative reviews they helped me choose my new washer. I had my Speed Queen TC5 delivered on Monday. The only thing I don't like about it is the horrendous"start" button, the washer doesn't actually start to fill for 3 minutes, there's no indication it will start until it actually does and twice now I've hit start, come back an hour later and the clothes are still sitting there waiting to wash. WTF!!! For that reason only I regret not going with the Maytag Commercial.

[@Hankandrex]

Does yours still work? Ours died after 5 weeks and maybe 15-20 normal, everyday washes. We cannot seem to get the damn thing fixed. The retailer refused to help. SpeedQueen refused to help but gave us a list of 3rd party vendors. We scheduled one to come out and he flat out told us we got a machine with faulty parts and sometimes that just happens. Well now its been more than a month and he says that SpeedQueen hasn't fulfilled his warranty request for replacement parts or are not giving him an update or an ETA. We are trying to do a chargeback on our Mastercard due to delivery of faulty goods with a refusal to repair from the retailer.

[@BillofRights1951]

We just bought this model after dumping an incompetent, noisy, junky GE HE washer after less than 2 years. ....we are very happy. It washes well and feels like a vault. NO imbalance issues ever with this bad boy.

[@mhill854]

Before my lengthy comment, I have two questions; Is the Maytag that you prefer an HE? Also, what is the average life of a Maytag compared to a Speed Queen? We just had the Speed Queen model TC5000WN installed on March 17, 2020. Our last washing machine was a Kenmore and it lasted quite well, about 12 years. The transmission was failing and leaving the clothes very wet, which in turn were taking a long time (time and money) to dry. The repairman had been out to fix different breakdowns as well. A new transmission and labor would cost half what we paid for the Speed Queen. I debated and researched, looked around the local stores and was so confused that I finally gave up and went to Lowe's. What I thought I wanted was the biggest tub possible, because we have four dogs and they create a lot of large dirty messes. So, I finally decided on a Maytag. It had a very big tub which I was happy about, and the matching dryer was huge as well. I wasn't happy that it was an HE because my sister had one without a tall agitator and I absolutely hated it. Well, even though the Maytag was HE, it had a deep fill option and I could get one with an agitator, (which I emphatically insisted on) so I ordered the set. When it was delivered and set up I looked inside and they had brought one without the tall agitator. Sigh... I could go on and on, but that would be a Lowe's review which I intend to do. I had to use it until they brought the other one and quickly found out the deep fill option was quite the overstatement. It did not fill the tub, it didn't come close to half-way. On the maximum settings, it left more stains on my clothes than they had when they were dirty. It was an awful experience. Oh, there were plenty of options and cute little noises, however, I wanted to wash dirty clothes and get them clean. We cancelled the other machine coming and I went back to the store and told them I wanted a non-HE. My sister talked me into a GE but I was not confident in it so I cancelled the order. Then, because I did more research now knowing what was important to look for, I decided a Speed Queen was best. When the Kenmore bit the dust, our appliance repairman said he purchased the Speed Queen and that it was pricey but would last and actually put water in the tub. Now I understood what he was talking about, so we bit the bullet and went with the TC5000WN of which I had read good things. My sister found a set in a different town for a decent price, $949 for the washer and $899 for the dryer. I actually think that I should have gotten a different dryer to save some money and we were able to do dryer repairs if needed. They dryer ended up being a bit small and the clothes came out more twisty than with my old dryer. I also like to wash the screen fairly often and it is going to be a pain in the butt to take this one out to wash it because it is screwed in and is meant to have the lint scooped out which leaves debris behind so I vacuum that out. I liked the Maytag dryer size inside but it had something loose that clothes would catch on and really twist and I hated the lint screen as well because although it could be taken out to wash it, the screen had to opened up to be emptied and I struggled to get the plastic catch open so it took at least twice as long and I ended up irritated. It also let debris fall into the opening that the screen went in and stuff caught in the place where the screen frame met the metal of the dryer. Back to the washing machine. The TC5000WN doesn't have an option for a cold water rinse attached to any of the settings. We usually use the warm setting, because that is what we used on the Kenmore, but there was always a cold rinse. After experimenting with the water valves and adjusting the amount of hot water going in the tub, the clothes came out warm after the spin instead of very warm/somewhat hot. I am very happy with the cleaning action of the TC5000WN. No worries of the clothes coming out in worse shape than they went in. I appreciate your reviews and comparisons.

[@rosettebattista6121]

M Hill sorry u had so many problems finding the right machine , which is y i spend so much time reading reviews. I thought the Sq specs said all rinses are cold, maybe mistaken. Was thinking of this model since i hate he machines and like that i can get straight hot water, although may be too hot. Can i adjust the temp of hot water? Dont need it to be as hot as my water heater is set at. I use hot water often and i certainly don't need a higher utility bill by using warm for the rinse cycle! Once u played with the water valves, was warm the coolest u could get it, while still having a decent temp for the hot loads?

[@DylBuilder1]

Tc5 is the way to go. the Maytag is just a regular Maytag not a commercial one, but it isn't an HE washer. it uses full tub of water on 4/5 cycles.

[@patbowman9959]

Is the cabinet enamel or painted?

[@rubo1964]

3.2CU what discourages me.For 1k at least 3.5 would be nice competing with Maytag commercial unit which is priced 830.I am titling on Maytag side I like their dual action agitator

[@kcfield1]

Question: One well respected reviewer said that the normal/eco cycle does not clean nearly as well as the permanent press or heavy duty cycle because the normal/eco cycle is the cycle Speed Queen put in to be in compliance with new efficiency standards. Did you also find that the normal/eco cycle was less effective at cleaning than the perm press and heavy duty cycles?

[@jamskatelake]

That’s the explanation I was given by a salesman as well.

[@OGCJ10]

You said the SQ is not "The best" but it's a great machine.. In your opinion what washing machine is the best ?

[@maryrobert80]

I have the S.Q. TR5 set for a little more then a year now and have no complaints with it's cleaning what so ever when used properly... Everything always comes out clean and fresh smelling and I couldn't ask for anything else!!! As far as the price goes, I paid $849.00 for the washer and $849.00 for the dryer for a total of $1,698.00 for the set... If the set lasts 20 years like they claim, then it would only cost me $84.90 a year X 20 years = $1,698.00... I was spending $30 .00 a week at the Laundromat totaling $120.00 a month just to do laundry, So I don't think I did bad at all by purchasing this set for that price and having it right here whenever I need it!!!

[@bobstainbrook5831]

Robert Przybylowicz We just bought the TR7 set about a month ago and have Zero complaints. All of our clothes come out fresh and clean. We love how quiet it is. We would recommend this washer to anyone looking at it.

[@petermaz701]

Bob Stainbrook agreed I also have a TR7 set purchased this past January no complaints. Pump is very noisy they could have improved that. I’ve had portables with quieter pumps.

[@maryrobert80]

@@petermaz701 I took the front cover off my machine and unscrewed the front and back screw off the pump, lifted it and put a rubber mouse pad that you would use for a computer under the pump and reattached the front pump screw only and it cut the noise down 50%!!! My machines are in the kitchen right next to the livingroom and I had to really crank up the volume on the television to be able to hear it... Since I put the pad in and cut the noise down, I don't have to do that anymore... I hope this helps???

[@petermaz701]

Robert Przybylowicz wow that’s amazing you thought of that. I’m always fascinated how people take on challenges and succeed. Thanks for sharing. I just try to ignore it but it does bother me sometimes. Now I know what to do if I get motivated. 👍🏻

[@lawnmowerman2199]

Hi Robert, Would like to know where you got such good prices on them please? Want to buy a set but can't get a deal any where

[@fauguy23]

Even though this unit has a 3yr full warranty, I thought I read somewhere that the Transmission was covered by a 15yr Parts only warranty? I'd still have a tough decision between this at $1000 and the Maytag at $750.

[@fauguy23]

Found it: Mechanical Timer Topload Washer TC5 Models (5000 Series) • Three (3) years parts and labor limited warranty on the complete washer. • Five (5) year limited warranty on cabinet assembly against rust from the inside out. Year 4 through 5 parts only limited warranty. • Five (5) year limited warranty on the motor. Year 4 through 5 parts only limited warranty. • Fifteen (15) year limited warranty on the transmission assembly. Year 4 through 15 parts only limited warranty.

[@rosettebattista6121]

@@fauguy23 i thought the SQ tc5000 had a full 3 yr warranty on parts and labor, not limited. What is excluded ?

[@DarthDaddy-cg6ro]

Thanks.

[@skytrooper506]

I just got the DC 5003 and I wish they had a load size selection on it. It can only do large and xlarge loads, you can't select a small load to save water. Kind of a shame.

[@michaelremillard2215]

I also was aggravated by this feature at first, however you can use the eco setting for a small load, and I rearranged the timing of doing the laundry until I had more clothes. It took a while to get used to it. I was used to my 10 year old AWN632 that I gave to my parents.

[@michaelcraig9449]

What is the best washer for mens dirty clothes, dog blankets, dog towels, seriously dirty stinky stuff? Is this one strong enough and have real long wash cycles for that? Post it up, thanks

[@jenniferr58]

Thank you for this review. I purchased the 2018 Speed Queen. It's been sitting unused in my garage for 3 years. Was there a class action lawsuit against them? If anyone is wondering, I bought the Maytag Commercial and have been loving it. I just bought a new place and the washer is a Maytag (MVWX655DW0). The reviews on it are terrible, so I certainly will be taking my existing washer with me. For me, a washer is the most important appliance in a home!

[@Hankandrex]

Why is your SQ unused? We bought this exact machine and it broke after 5 weeks or 15-20 everyday uses. Its now been about a month and we cannot seem to get any information at all about when or if it will be fixed. SQs third party repairman said that we got a machine with faulty parts "and sometimes that just happens". Seriously? Are they selling us a $1500 machine that costs $1.50 to make or something?? He ordered new parts under warranty but there has been no updates about when or if that request will be filled. We call SQ who says we have to go through the repairman and then he tells us he has no clue and is waiting on them. We are now just trying to do a chargeback on our credit card while we are still in the window for doing so.

[@jenniferr58]

@@Hankandrex It's unused because it didn't wash well. After a few weeks, I started itching because things were actually getting clean in it. I had never experienced that with any washer before and I've never experienced it since. I'm sorry to hear all that you're going through.

[@fargeeks]

@@Hankandrex everyday washes??

[@Hankandrex]

@@fargeeks I mean your usual load of laundry

[@stargazer17]

Which Maytag Commercial model number did you get? Still loving it? Thank you for any info!

[@bethanydenney6006]

I'm bummed that I missed the 10 year warranty. Just bought a TC5 washer and dryer, and that long warranty would have been so nice to have.

[@zachr1538]

Does your SQ clean clothes as well as the Maytag?

[@donna77642]

If this is just in the top 5 for you, PLEASE tell us the other top 4, including your best. I was going with this one because of needing the full fill (I am fighting recurring bacterial infection and MUST HAVE clean clothes).

[@5610winston]

Have you tried Lysol laundry sanitizer? This machine does have the option of a true hot water wash.

[@rbgenski]

Just bought one

[@arnaldo605]

I'm trying to figure out what year is this model that my local store is getting this month LWN311SP111NW22

[@garymoody7249]

Can you post a link to your review of the Maytag commercial that you mentioned in this posting?

[@fargeeks]

Gary Moody that was last year

[@Alex-ve8uq]

Great washer, but.. All speed queen needs to do now is put the old school mechanical knobs back onto their washers..

[@jamesjohnson1481]

you are right about that my 2015 speed queen has those love my speedqueen

[@musicnerd72]

Same here... Less to go wrong and cheaper to fix I would think.

[@CrestwoodRocks]

Government likely made companies phaze out of the mechanical age

[@dknowles60]

@@CrestwoodRocks them companies should have told the fed gov where to put it. it is none of the fed gov business on how much water or kwh i use as long as i can pay for it. hint i have a lot of old things. none of what i have is energy star. have a familey of 4 only use 6kgal of water per month and 800kwh .

[@mfalarski]

Hi. Thanks for your review! Our local dealer has a speed queen TR50 - they don’t have the TC. Are you saying the TR models are no good?

[@707SonomaComa]

Yea... what's the difference?

[@Lakecenterlawncare]

Hey thank you for the videos! I cancelled an order for a HE Maytag washer and purchased the Speed Queen TC5 because of your videos and reviews. One question, can you use the detergent pods in the Speed Queen? Thanks again!

[@fargeeks]

Good choice

[@Tomdawg07]

I really hope LG 3900 is next!!!

[@littlegreeny8510]

I'd love to see this to, Eugene. We all want to see their new Turbowash 360 in action and get your expert opinion.

[@707SonomaComa]

An LG Model? Don't they make TV's?

[@karenbeek1904]

We are looking at buying the 2019 Speed Queen Classic TC5 washing machine.What Speed Queen dryer would you recommend?

[@5610winston]

I believe SQ offers a matching dryer, but I don't know. I have a Newton, Iowa-built Maytag dryer in the nook alongside the TC5000 washer, and the Maytag has plugged away through five companion washers.

[@fargeeks]

Karen Beek the Speed Queen DC5000WE which is a matching dryer set to this speed queen it costs just under $1,000

[@flatspaces3876]

Great videos, great public service. On your chart you indicate the spin for the permanent press cycle is high but the manual indicates it is low. Also on your chart you indicated 'medium' for permanent press wash agitation but the manual indicates it is high. Did you get your info from the manual or another source? Thank you

[@LorainFurnitureandAppliance]

Flat Spaces the classic top load matrix list is directly from the manufacturer.

[@flatspaces3876]

@@LorainFurnitureandAppliance Thank you. Their manual must be in error then.

[@myroboticmind]

@@flatspaces3876 Looking at the Sep 2019 version of the manual. Good catch. Can confirm.

[@grandmav]

Do sheets twist in the wash? Last time I had a top loader, my sheets came out very twisted and took me forever to untwist them. It even ripped older sheets.

[@fargeeks]

No they dont twist

[@keenhr8t4blues]

My 30 year old Kenmore worked great until a "repair" idiot installed parts wrong. Now I can't afford more repairs on it and since it had always twisted sheets real tight it's bye-bye vintage Kenmore and I'm looking forward to sheets not twisting in the wash cycle of a SQ TC5. Yay!

[@daveyjones8821]

And in Australia at the speed queen washer cost $2000 or more and not worth the money

[@pkdemers]

Hi thanks for the great video! in the market for a new washer and going back to a top loader from our samsung front loader. Have it narrowed down to the TC5 or the new GE Commercial. I looked through your videos to see if you had any for the GE and didn't see any. Any chance I'm just missing it or have you not reviewed it? Salesperson we've spoken to at our local store said it's GE's response to Speed Queen and the Maytag Commercial. Seems a little beefier than the Maytag with a better warranty. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[@snh1017]

I'm guessing you've already made your choice since I see this comment was from 7 months ago, but just in case, I have the GE Commercical Quality machine and I HATE IT. I'm ready to throw it out in the street and run it over with an 18-wheeler. It's absolute garbage.

[@fargeeks]

i just found 1 simple trick to having this speed queen washer fill the tub all the way to the very top. 1. just simply wait until the tub is done deep filling the tub. 2. then let it start a wash cycle and then 3. afterwards cancel the current cycle completely by holding start for 10 seconds. 4. then start a new cycle again by pressing the start button and then the washer will fill up with a little more water into the tub for maximum tub fill!! this is also handy for extending the current wash cycle times by reseting it. in case you wanna do a 24 minute wash cycle

[@ze-xi8rf]

What is the model of the Maytag commercial you are talking about. I just watched your video on the Maytag commercial MVWB765FW and based on your review, I put a NO Buy on that washer. Please advise and thank you.

[@LorainFurnitureandAppliance]

Mvwp575gw. Search my channel I did quite a few videos

[@rrt401]

Ive been bingewatching washer videos. So glad I saw your 2018 SQ top loader videos. I was THIS close to paying 1800 for the w/d. PLEASE! can you give me a good recommendation for a w/d? I really don't need heavy duty, I just want it to work good and not break haha. Willing to PAY but would rather pay less obvi.! What is a good overall one you would suggest? BTW, I want the most BASIC of BASIC top loaders, and seeing your reviews, I figure if it has the agitator and barrel going opposite ways, that's the best right? Please and thank you!

[@Smurdle450]

You want the TC5. that's the machine in this review. Basic, no frills, and as Eugene said, legendary build quality.

[@susanpeterson9674]

Did you ever decide on one ?... I'm also in need and just don't know what to choose ... seems like everything is bad these days...trying to retire my 30+ year old Maytag before it dies.

[@rrt401]

@@susanpeterson9674 You are going to laugh, but I just couldn't see spending so much dough on a SQ, that may or may not be awesome. I ended up buying the Amana Model NTW4516FW and the accompanying dryer so far so good! Especially at $400 each!Model # NTW4516FW

[@5610winston]

You'll be buying another washer in about a year. The SQ will last longer than five Amanas. Where is the saving in that choice?

[@marysmith4811]

Hi, can you tell me which you consider to be the best in cleaning? Of the top loaders with agitators. Thank you.

[@fargeeks]

Mary Smith this speed queen washer

[@kolawatson3923]

did you not watch the video????

[@Terk117]

@@fargeeks he says in the video that the maytag commercial cleans better, but the speedqueen will likely last longer.

[@donna77642]

Which model is the Maytag Commercail that you mention as being best in performance in this video?

[@pn3028]

Hi Eugene, Now I’m wondering if the normal echo cycle with the heavy soil option (over 59 min) is more powerful than the Heavy Duty cycle? In another video you mentioned not to use the normal eco-cycle if you wanted your clothes clean. But when you pick the heavy soil option it seems to change all that. Have you ran a test with the normal echo cycle with the heavy soil option?

[@fargeeks]

With normal eco youre basically getting warm wash and a spray rinse instead of a fill and rinse

[@pn3028]

fargeeks The Heavy duty cycle is really the normal cycle on this machine. Just go heavy duty every time.

[@cnnw3929]

You might as well spend the four figures on the Speed Queen, because anything cheaper is not going to last nearly as long. You can buy a cheap Samsung for $600.00, and you will end up replacing that in less than 10 years, while the Speed Queen is designed to last more than 20. The Speed Queen is also repairable, while the Samsung is disposable.

[@jamiewarner5344]

LG's too... but at least LG's don't mildew as bad as samsung those thing stink... literally.

[@dknowles60]

not. the transmison will be luck to last 15 years. the maytag orbital and hellalithal were 1000% better. the bad news is they have not been made since 2005. hint my maytag is 33 years old

[@Keifsanderson]

Anybody else getting soap suds coming out of their drain line when running a second spin?

[@heyheyhelen931]

I couldn't find this answer: Does the Speed Queen TC5000 have a baked on or painted finish? Thanks!

[@rosettebattista6121]

Did u ever get that answer? Baked on or painted finish on SQ?

[@heyheyhelen931]

@@rosettebattista6121 No ma'am.

[@rosettebattista6121]

@@heyheyhelen931 thanks anyway

[@TheKentuckylady717]

8/17/20...Need washer , which is the best for the money ? I have a Sears had it almost 11 yrs. stopped working....I enjoy watching the videos here, but the music is so annoying.....if you turn sound down you can't hear what the person is trying to say.....!!Why do people think they HAVE to have some kind of music in their videos....? Please leave it out .....if I wanted music, I'd listened to the radio, but I'm on here trying to figure out what kind to buy , hard to hear the words with this annoying music in background.....PLEASE SOMEONE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS ...

[@loridennis2989]

I bought this washer. What I found is that it doesn't spin the water out very good. I can ring water out of the socks. Maybe that's why there's a separate spin cycle. 🙄

[@fargeeks]

Theres much worse spin actions out there

[@garykarczewski6678]

Thank you! I would go Maytag after your reviews! Just debating Maytag Commercial top vs LG Turbo Wash Front. Thoughts?

[@jhomrich89]

I would avoid LG, nightmare dealing with them for warranty work and they aren't built to last, I would pick the Maytag over that, that's my two sense

[@jamiewarner5344]

Replacing my LG right now... don't buy.

[@RB-hl3ux]

Have you seen the new Speed Queen comparison video with the Maytag commercial Washer?

[@5610winston]

Yep. Bought the Speed Queen.

[@terrorblossom4829]

Why did u buy the speed queen knowing the Maytag did way better just bc it’s a speed queen u bought it use ur brain

[@RB-hl3ux]

The Speed Queen washer/dryer because at that time it had a 10 year parts and labor warranty from Speed Queen, Speed Queen had more washing options than the Maytag, it seem to agitate the clothes better than the Maytag to me. We’ve had our new Speed Queen for two years now and it’s been great no problems it does a great job washing the clothes. If you want that type of washer, the old Time kind you’ll love it.

[@socksumi]

If you're at all concerned about reliability and repair costs, stay away from new washers... buy a good reconditioned one from the classic years. Vastly better built and washes much more effectively even if they use more water. I don't live in the desert. I live on the great lakes with rising water levels.

[@heyhey-by4xo]

Speed Queen puts a 10 year warranty on it through their website! Plus they are known to last 25 years

[@dknowles60]

@@heyhey-by4xo that was use to be you will get 15 years out of it the problem is the transmission. the old maytag transmission's lasted a lot longer. 15 years is still good.

[@mgrella63]

OK lets get off Speed Queens back, They did the right thing and brought back their BEST model. Everyone should be at least happy now. You now have 2 Great choices to pick from Maytag and Speed Queen

[@dknowles60]

have not fix their lorain oh problem

[@davenwin1973]

@@dknowles60 and Speed Queen decided except for the TC5 series for 2020, they're forcing the crappy TR7, 5, and 3 series on the public, with the 2018 design washers.