what they won't tell you about a Speed Queen

[@gregorysloat4258]

I have a Speed Queen TC5, and the tech who installed it showed me how to set it up and run it properly. Basically, you don’t use the ECO setting, and use the Heavy Duty and Deep Fill settings. Works perfectly and I’m very happy with it.

[@brittanymcdonaldbarr1106]

Same here.

[@mireckca]

Same here

[@Kookamungawerewolf]

I just bought a TC5 and the eco fill setting works fine for smaller loads.

[@U-tuber98]

YEP, over 2 months, we love the TC5..

[@Hyposonic]

Funny. Pay more for extra features, but don't use them. Wait until you hit the first repairs and see that they cost more than a new machine.

[@elgringoec]

My Speed Queen has a mechanical timer, no electronics. It's also sixty years old. It's a dryer. Every few years I have to take it apart and grease the main support bushing. I've never replaced a part.

[@ranchosinnombreannjimmy8427]

Gracias Jefe

[@elgringoec]

@@ranchosinnombreannjimmy8427 A sus órdenes Reina

[@bikdav]

60 years old? Excellent!

[@elgringoec]

@@DaveP-uv1ml Agreed, but that's why it pays to learn. The drum starts to squeak, and you can tell by grasping and rotating it that it's bearing related. You pull out the unit from against the wall, remove the vent house, take out the dozen or so sheet metal screws with quarter inch hex heads securing the rear panel, put them in a bowl, and take off the cover. The rear bearing is right there and the center of the drum shaft is visible in the center. Verify that's where the squeak is coming from. There's two machine screws that hold the retainer to capture the outer race. Get that out of the way and you can pack automotive grease in there. Rotate the drum as you pack fully all around. Replace retainer and check for free rotation, turn on for a minute, shut it off and reassemble the cover and hose, put it back into position and voilá. Half hour task, maybe forty minutes including retrieving and putting away the nut driver, socket wrench and grease gun. Probably less time lost than scheduling an appointment, and no strangers trampling through your home. A newer one, or one that's been left to squeak for a while, may require a new bearing. Ten bucks, or maybe twenty under this administration's economy. And you likely can find a KZbin video where someone walks you through it on screen. Now if you can't afford a modest socket set and some grease then you probably aren't in a viable situation to own a home, much less pay a repairman, or purchase a new machine. So yeah, saves both time and money, teaches responsibility, and provides a sense of accomplishment. What is the downside?

[@bobbyhumphrey199]

​@@elgringoecvery nice, i will admit as new appliance tech some of the older machines intimidate me a little bit, mostly in the way i have to figure out everything on my own and there's not really any test modes and i'm on the clock so i can't spend all day chasing ghosts and my experience is limited. The newer stuff is easier to figure out and fix sometimes, but NOT cheaper. Also 2-6 years life expectancy with a 1 year warranty is absurd. I will never understand how something being terrible at its job is considered efficient.

[@CanaryIslandsToSF]

I had a chat with the SpeedQueen customer service team and I wanted to pass the information along to you. Apparently, there's been talk about making the bin on the front load larger, but unfortunately, nothing is in development yet. The representative I spoke to mentioned that it could take up to 10 years from today's date to develop a product like that, and they don't want to rush anything without proper testing and durability checks. So if you're thinking of getting one but are waiting for the bigger bin, the wait might be longer than you expect. In fact, it might be a good idea to go ahead and get one now instead of waiting for something that may not happen for years.

[@EileenJOfficial]

I hope for a top loader too ,needs to bigger. I will wait. and use what I have noe

[@frenchbully]

Of course they’ll tell you that so you buy the current model and don’t wait for the upgrade Is common sense not common anymore?

[@kennethfoley3536]

Years ago my wife and I had an old Kenmore washer that lasted us for years. When it finally died, we bought a Whirlpool neptune. That pile of junk lasted about 4 and a half years. It leaked and made screeching sounds when running. We got rid of that and bought the washer we have now. It’s a Maytag top loader with the electronic keypad. We didn’t know that Whirlpool bought out Maytag. We got it just before covid hit, now it’s broke down. Gonna cost a little over $900 to fix! Another piece of damned crap!!! I am sick and tired of shelling out good money for a washer from a company that used to make good products. This time I’m going to get the Speed Queen TC5. I figure if it only lasts 10 years I’m money ahead.

[@slofty]

Why do you guys say junk and not shit?

[@DylBuilder1]

Meh. Bo5 of my SQ washers lasted under 2 years before one was deemed unrepairable, and the other had to be almost completely rebuilt. They’re no better, in fact probably worse. I just got a pair of Maytag (WP) front loaders and they are awesome. If you’re looking for something very good in terms of cleaning and reliability, I’d look into an LG front loader

[@Christ-is-King-]

Watch the used market. I just bought a fine SQ washer 2016 model. I cleaned it and changed the belt and I love it!

[@WJCTechyman]

Whirlpool has owned Maytag for decades now. Back in the mid '90s when I was a kid I knew this.

[@Android_Warrior]

@@WJCTechyman : Whirlpool bought Maytag in 2006 and sold all Maytag original equipment to India and regret it years later.

[@whirlpool1978]

The Speed Queen TC5 is the only washer that I can recommend now-a sturdy design that will last much longer than the plastic junk that they are making now.

[@jadeitejunkie]

I just got a set and love them.

[@EBear-nt2li]

My friend's TC5's transmission gave out and leaked a pool of oil all over the floor - it was only about one year old.

[@DylBuilder1]

@@EBear-nt2li Yikes!

[@dknowles60]

@@EBear-nt2li the good news is Speed Queen has to fix it for free

[@hippo-potamus]

How does it know how much water to use since there is no load size option knob?

[@slofty]

Errata-- the IC-embedded PCB is in the lower part of the unit near the front. The knob select has a breakout board connecting those, the lot of which is connected to the lower mainboard.

[@seangriffon6502]

Yep. Basically pointeometers and encoders that communicate to the main pcb control board.

[@madmanmapper]

Computers are not inherently bad. I know it's a point of contention for a lot of people. But the alternative is electromechanical stuff, and moving parts wear out. Computers fail, too. Entropy will destroy everything. Anyway, my point is that if a computer is designed and programmed well, it will work for a long time. And they should be designed to be repairable, of course they often are not.

[@dknowles60]

wrong My may tag has a timer and has lasted for over 50 years, No Computer Can do that

[@madmanmapper]

@@dknowles60 My car is 32 years old. All of its computers are still ticking. Meanwhile my previous washer was a Whirlpool with a mechanical timer. The contacts on the timer were scorched after 10 years or so, and it wouldn't run. Maybe instead of dismissing my opinion outright, just understand that I have a different point of view. Besides, you didn't even listen to me.

[@dknowles60]

good let me know when it makes 60 years like a lot of may tags do i like my things kiss keep it simple stupid you can find all part you ned for a 60 year old maytag for sale all over the inter net good like finding a 32 year old computer

[@dknowles60]

@@madmanmapper you did not try to hard then timers are all over the inter net

[@madmanmapper]

@@dknowles60 Computers are all over the internet, too lol

[@crosslink1493]

Speed Queen does sell a 'residential' (?) version of their laundromat washers. I bought one in about 2018 and its run without fail since that time. It cost $775 vs $550 for the basic washer at that time, worth the extra $$$, and you can tell where they swapped out the coin collector mechanism. Very few settings on it but its always worked great. As the saying goes "Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin' ".

[@greenbudkelly2820]

I bought my Speed Queen pair about ten years ago. It was the last of the non-computerized machines so we counted ourselves lucky. 15 year warranty on the transmission. While SQ has succumbed to the computers like everyone else, I’d still buy another SQ set before anything else. Costs twice as much, lasts five times as long. That’s good math.

[@appliance-insider]

You said it

[@logank6644]

I have a Roper Washer & Dryer that's still going strong. Both are high-capacity. I purchased them brand new in 2006. Paid $300 for each of them. My only complaint is that they're loud compared to the new technology. I've been considering a Speed Queen to replace them, but not sure how noisy those are, so that's how I found this page. I just think it's funny that everybody buy's SQ for their longevity when my cheap Roper's are still going strong after 18 years.

[@BayouRepairGuy]

I own and repair speed queens, and I love them, think they are the best washers ever made

[@stephanieromero8124]

Is it true that you can’t have speed queens if your laundry room is upstairs? I was told American homes aren’t built to hold these strong motored washing machines. I really want one buy one (we don’t have cookie cutter house/it’s custom but how can i know for sure it will hold up there?

[@BayouRepairGuy]

@@stephanieromero8124 how would Speed Queen know where your laundry room is? The sales person at the store doesn’t care either.

[@GaryMP4.8]

​@BayouRepairGuy very true 😂

[@bamby5211]

Question for ya. I have a speed queen washer.... Everytime I wash a load the lights keep blinking, The only way I can do another load is to unplug the machine and plug back in. What if anything am I missing and or not doing?

[@BayouRepairGuy]

@@bamby5211 it sounds like a electronic issue

[@thylantyr]

King size comforter fits in my Speed Queen TR5. The washer's agitator design methodology allows filling the washer's tub to the top and not damage fabrics. I constantly fill the tub up with towels. I don't see a need to have a large drum that would consume more water.

[@DONAVIN-0]

Really, glad to hear that

[@JackThelRipper]

My Ugg King size comforter fits in my TC5 washer if I wrap it up a special way. I only wash it 1 time a year after the fall winter season, I also use the bulky setting.

[@danielmorse4213]

Bigger is better for us big family people troll

[@LiberatedMind1]

@@danielmorse4213 You can't even fill those crappers up all the way.

[@madisonc2410]

I was at a appliance store that sells this Speed Queen model and he said if you set the washer on any setting besides the Normal Eco selection the washer will add more water. He said this washer has a 5 year parts and labor warranty…better than my Maytag that just died.

[@LiberatedMind1]

Our MayCrap died last year.

[@darylfoster7944]

Warranties aren't free. They're included in the price.

[@LiberatedMind1]

@@darylfoster7944 Limited shitty ones.

[@ralphcantrell3214]

2:19 - As far as "the king sized comforter issue", I just wrap my king sized comforter around the agitator, cram it in there, and mash the "HEAVY SOIL" button to give it some extra action. I've been doing it this way in my Speed Queen washer for 3 years now with zero problems. I realize this isn't the most efficient way to get a comforter perfectly clean, but it sure beats going to some sketchy laundry mat. To compensate, I just do it more often than I did with my previous two GE extra capacity washers {which both developed fatal computer board problems after about 5 years). After all, I paid extra to have a speed queen washer specifically so it would be tough enough to withstand some harsh treatment. ***But that's just me. 😎 I'm not saying everyone should do it this way***

[@georgeoh5361]

Bad idea. You're overworking and will eventually damage the machine. There are clean laundromats near you that'll cost $10 max to wash a comforter.

[@ralphcantrell3214]

@@georgeoh5361 I'm not going to a laundromat. When the machine breaks I'll pay to have it repaired or buy an other.

[@ralphcantrell3214]

@@georgeoh5361 When it breaks I'll have it repaired or buy another. I'll do just about anything to stay out of laundrymats.

[@joseymour2574]

Yes, that works if you're careful. I used to do that with older machines with agitators BUT to avoid wear and stress on the motor AND your comforter (like the agitator rubbing repeatedly on the same spot) I'd use the gentle/delicate cycle, fill it to the top, top it off with buckets of water if necessary, only let it agitate for 5 min. Stop it and let it soak for 10 min, then open and rotate the blanket myself and punch it down, let it run for another few min, repeat, run, repeat, etc. Drain, do the same on rinse. I give it an extra spin cycle on 'spin only'. It may seem like a lot of work but saves on laundry mat costs and way easier than handwashing or wearing out the machine.

[@ralphcantrell3214]

@@joseymour2574 That's great advice. Thanks. I do know one thing for sure though - I'm not going to a laundromat. ...That's just me.

[@LeeNichols-b3f]

When you need more water, put your cloths in and pour a gallon or two of water on em before you start the cycle. Adds more weight, thus higher tub fill. Been tricking my Samsung for ten years.

[@ureasmith3049]

I bought one about 11 years ago. No regrets, that thing is a tank. It had one government water saving feature that it wouldn't let it fill to the top. Back then it had a very simple tweak to get around that. My wife loved having her first washer that didn't bounce around.

[@LiberatedMind1]

Tweak = manual filling?

[@ureasmith3049]

@@LiberatedMind1 no. There's a screw in back of water level know that can be adjusted. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3OrgGSYhdOfi7c&ab_channel=alitak

[@ureasmith3049]

@@LiberatedMind1 No. There's an adjustment screw behind the load size knob. search youtube for SpeedQueen Washer Water Level Adjustment. There are several videos on it. I did it 12 years ago when I bought it. But that's that older model from about 2012 that didn't have the modern electronics.

[@ureasmith3049]

@@LiberatedMind1 search SpeedQueen Washer Water Level Adjustment. It's an adjustment screw behind the water level knob. This is on the older models like mine from 2012. I doubt the newer computerized ones can do this.

[@MikeF-op4gs]

Have an older whirlpool electric washer and dryer!! Was having a problem with the final spin on the washer not spinning. Called appliance repair people and it would have been over 100 dollars just to come out and look at it!! Said no thanks and looked up on the internet what could be the problem. It said to try unplugging it for a couple of minutes than plug back in! Tried it and it worked!! Wonder what the repair people would have charged and if they would have ripped us off!!

[@Orefamilylawncare]

My tr7 absolutely will fill the entire tub with water

[@motorradingaround1220]

You are right about the laundromat and king size comforters. I took mine to one and the prior person used so much bleach in the tub, it didn’t all rinse out and damaged my very expensive comforter

[@JackThelRipper]

Thanks to the Government overlords they deemed that any washer built here in the states 2018 and on must have a control board. The TC5 is the best washer out there! I’ve owned mine for 2 years now and love it, I’m also a dealer and warranty provider for speed queen.

[@shelbyflf]

What kind of hoses(fill to get with my TC5)they don't come with it??Part number if yo have it?thx

[@lynsly9785]

Question: my new top load REFUSES to fill water on Cold water setting: why? really frustrating...

[@Wombats-1]

Like they say with government. “If it ain’t broken, fix it till it is”

[@bswann28]

I think the American mind is broken ….longing for a different era where cars, washer and dryers were considered luxury items where as today almost everyone uses these in access ….. 1 car is now 4 cars in the drive way …..washers running 4 times a week compared to once a week in probably 8 times the amount of houses has to affect our environment…. Honestly the size of a Speed Queen washer to I would guess is close to the old days ….. but what’s gotten larger are our beds and the need for King size comforters …. The government is not wrong the usage of water considering droughts is probably an issue ….now their remedy may not be ideal …. But this thing of blaming the government leads just more of us always pulling in the opposite directions as Americans…. Love our nation and our government cause we all got skin in the game !

[@dknowles60]

@@bswann28 wrong the fed gov is wrong

[@tripjet999]

republiCONS working to destroy planet Earth...

[@joseymour2574]

@@bswann28 Your feelings are not wrong except two things: So called "water savers" don't clean properly so I have to wash everything twice which doesn't save on water, in much the same way water saving toilets had to be flushed repeatedly. Secondly, industry uses exponentially more water than the public (my geo professor explains this in detail) but gov only curtails public use. Don't even get me started on Nestle's all-out-of-control complete rape of water reservoirs in order to sell it back to you in a plastic bottle, but yes, let's not use straws. I could go on...

[@LiberatedMind1]

@@dknowles60 No, resources are limited that is not wrong. But if you make the machines too "efficient", then you need multiple washes erasing the benefits.

[@leekazan556]

I bought my SQ front loader with electronic controls 10 years ago. Not one problems other than a baby sock getting stuck in the pump and having to suck 5 gallons of tub water with my shop vac through the pump cover and remove the sock without flooding my house.

[@elevatorproductionsbymaxpassa]

The government is just a total control freak when it comes to washers and dryers.

[@appliance-insider]

They want to put a computer in everything and everybody

[@nsbd90now]

Dumb right-wing nonsense when you can buy what you want. Don't "cancel" me for "disagreeing" with you bro!

[@jeromedavis8575]

Why are they doing this?

[@jeromedavis8575]

Do they think we're stupid?@@appliance-insider

[@nsbd90now]

@@jeromedavis8575 They aren't. That's histrionic drama queen right-wing nonsense. Don't be such a credulous simp.

[@vmobile890]

Easier to manual fill wash machine with the hose in 1/8 the time machine can . My next upgrade is outside dryer use on 90 to 100F days in summer .

[@dianehaskins8640]

I have the TR 7 LOVE IT!! We have had the washer and dryer for almost a year.

[@markvanderlinde281]

Eco wash + fill tub + extra rinse = regular wash

[@patcola7335]

What is being a bad steward with water ? It's just more control over things you can have and use. You know it as well as I do and anybody with eyes to see

[@rachelcurtis3606]

I purchased the Speed Queen washer and Dryer a few months back and now I’m having trouble with them both!!!! I thought it would be a set that I could depend on but I guess even these have changed! I am so disappointed!!!

[@douglashaner6802]

Went in for a SQ TR7 washer last month. They had a black returned set, we ended up buying for 1999 instead of 3000. Our King sized comforter is thin so no isdies getting it clean as long as we wash it alone.

[@followingbeliever1471]

I use 2 times as much water in my eco machine to pre soak my clothes because I’ve pulled clothes out that didn’t even get wet

[@djgynee]

Speed queen is the best ever. I bought a speed queen commercial washer. Basic. High , medium, low. Hot, cold

[@gregrowe1168]

No new appliance is built to last anymore. That old refrigerator you have in your garage will still be running long after the new one you just bought is complete junk. You can still buy appliances without a lot of electronics but as you said, they’re harder to find. TVs used to last for decades. And they used to be serviceable. Now they’re cheap throwaway items that last for a few years and you just buy a new one.

[@U-tuber98]

Our 2 month old TC5 can handle a KING sized comforter with ease, just use the highest settings...

[@mikemiller9119]

I bought a speed queen because of you. Now I understand-they are just like whirlpool/Maytag. I am so tired of this water Conservation when massive warehouse waste millions of gallons on water on their massive yards.

[@dennispellock2359]

There no such thing as wasting water. Every drop of water that formed when the earth was created is still here. It’s called the hydrologic cycle, maybe the dumb government needs to open a 4th grade textbook.

[@evil1by1]

What i want to is why they are implementing a stupid hardline solution to a "problem" not everyone has. I have a well and a septic its not aquifer water so tell me what difference it makes if I use 1 gallon or 100 gallons. Its going right back into the land

[@mikemiller9119]

@@evil1by1 don't you know that everyone has to follow what california demands?

[@LiberatedMind1]

@@evil1by1 How is a retailer suppose to verify where and how you live? What would stop you from selling your special rural products to someone else?

[@YhwhKhaiMostHigh]

At the end of the day, I also want to wash my own clothes in my own washing machine. I don't want to fight over washing machines and dryers at the laundromat. I went thru enough of that in the past about whose turn it is to go next. I don't want someone else's animal hair and gunk on my clothes. These machines are not sanitized between uses. I want a huge drum and to be able to also wash my queen sized comforters. I don't have a Speed Queen but I have an Electrolux front loader. It's so far so good. I'm also sick of government regulations. I'm willing to use and pay for a little bit more water to get cleaner clothes. The government think they are doing us a favor. Too many of us know how to circumvent the system and getting our washers to add more water anyway. They regulate shower heads to washing machines and everything else between. The government can be a freakin' curse at times. They need to mind their own business. This is why I'm for smaller government! They overstep too much!

[@jeromedavis8575]

I'm sick and tired of stupid washers that don't fill completely!

[@asherray4969]

Just go to a 24 hour laundromat, and go at 3:30 am. You have the entire place to yourself (besides a homeless crackhead sleeping on the floor). It’s pretty fun actually.

[@gregholmes3661]

I wash my king size comforter in my speed queen, in fact just did it. 7 years no issues

[@justinwietting8207]

The TV2000 is only for commercial use. The general public cannot purchase it. Business use only

[@yurieu5872]

what will we do when these plastic kobs break or the pin holding them breaks together with the knob?

[@Joemil271]

Wish it had a window lid

[@danieldean7812]

I have a Speed Queen washer & dryer, bought in 2022..washer works great but there is a buzzing noise ( it’s a relay on the computer board on the left hand side of the drum ) that hums / buzzes when then dryer is totally off. The noise goes away when the power button is pressed. Warrenty changed the board but the new board does the same. I called head office, they said the noise is normal. I’ve never heard of any Appliance humming or buzzing when the thing is off. I would not recommend buying this dryer. After paying $1850.00 for the dryer I’m very disappointed. The only thing I am pleased is that the pair came with seven year parts and labour warranty . The only way to get rid of the buzzing noises to shut the breaker off. And With all the talk about saving energy and the planet, this dryer adds to my electric bill by using up power. Can you believe it?

[@arielballesterosvergara359]

No more government intervention. As customers we deserve better than today´s craps.

[@dknowles60]

YEA

[@kirsten8693]

I just use a down comforter with washable cover. Easier to wash than a huge polyester comforter. That said, I love my old SQ.

[@tomm7505]

I have the Speed Queen TC5 Washer and the DC5 Dryer. I love them both.

[@chickenwing111]

It is not 'our' government. It is an entity that long ago took on a life of its own that is beholden to special interests with big money.

[@joseymour2574]

Yep, it's the "let's build obsoletism into brands so we can fleece the public and fill our pockets" entity. There are strong movements against this in Europe -- something the sheeple need to get on to here.

[@frankmoyer4519]

wrong, but think what you want......our government, specificaly the dems, is behind just about everything wrong in this country.

[@dknowles60]

Wrong it is the Fed Gov

[@WJCTechyman]

Wow, this is some far-right SovCit kind of language here.

[@Fedgery007]

People love bigger government. They keep voting for it.

[@ht715]

No latch. The unit brakes automatically when you open it. Had one for a year. Replaced front loader - it’s amazing to have a washer that works again

[@robertcraig690]

No one wants a bigger government until a hurricane, earthquake or tornado hits. Then we want some big government. No one wants big government until people start dropping dead from tainted food. No one wants big government until the banks take all your hard earned money through bad investments, then it's time for big government. Some people want small government till it starts affecting them.

[@beanerschnitzel794]

elections are not real all fabricated

[@cafe-caliente8874]

Sad but true... people are thick @Fedgery007

[@H8erade]

They won’t be happy until they have us handwashing clothes again.

[@LuxAudio389]

What about the front loading models? Will those get bigger?

[@vienna844]

Hi happy Thanksgiving getting the TR five in the DR five delivered to my new home on December 1. How do I bypass the eco-friendly so it fills to the top. Perhaps the heavy duty cycle??

[@keithfreitas2983]

Just turn the dial to what you want. I have a TR5003WN. ECO is only one of the choices.

[@vienna844]

@@keithfreitas2983 yes put on either small or LARGE LOL

[@KC9UDX]

In twenty-five years when the computer in my Speed Queen dies and I can't get a replacement, I can make one.

[@mbox314]

If you figure it out please make a few extra and sell them. I would be intrested in buying one.

[@WJCTechyman]

@@mbox314 I would say take advantage of a current architecture and program it. There are boards out there like Arduino, Raspberry Pi and others that you just connect to a custom board or something and it will do what you want it to do.

[@johnclyne6350]

Do Speed Queens come without an agitator in the center? Our washer does not have one & we like it.

[@georgemanley6421]

I had a kenmore washer for 15yrs before i had to get rid of that and it was the old style kenmore when sears was still around

[@Truth15freedom]

Yep, get gov out. I remember dish washers had a 15 cycle instead of 3 hours, and the dishes were clean.

[@thekirksiffs5285]

Mine is an older model from about 2010. AWN412. Does this one have a computer module inside or behind the control panel? thanks.

[@stephanieromero8124]

Can anyone tell me if they have the classic clean or the perfect wash on a second floor laundry room? Was told the motor is too heavy for American made home. We have a custom home but how can I know for sure before I buy one?

[@johnalbanese30]

Both washers will work on the second floor. The motors are not that heavy. Tc 6 has a 3/motor tr series has a one horse power motor. Both series work very well. Don't listen to these comments about the tc series. Most of them don't own one,ther just following the crowd.

[@judyArsh]

The free market hasn’t done anything to improve washing machine reliability.

[@johntaylorjr4344]

Well, that's why they have Speed Queen front loaders as well. Those can handle king size comforters.

[@danielmorse4213]

I was told otherwise

[@johntaylorjr4344]

@@danielmorse4213 And you were probably lied to. That is just what they're designed for.

[@hippo-potamus]

So basically in order to get a speedqueen with load water size selection the only option is to buy a commercial unit?

[@straightpipediesel]

No, the opposite. Only consumer washers have water level size. TR washers have the option for either auto or at least 2 manual levels. TC washers are either auto or full. Commercial washers do not have a water level selector, they are either always full or for coin-op, program-dependent.

[@bobbicarver1845]

No, it has an extra fill button

[@CBF1]

It's quite obvious when you have a washer with a circuit board and when you have one with a clockwork timer. The feel is totally different. Not really any clicks there are on a PCB(printed circuit board) operated machine and the dials don't move by themselves. Totally the opposite with clockwork timers. Miele were the Speed Queen of washing machines once and as far back as the late 80's they were using circuit boards. But back then they didn't make the boards cheaply, Miele made NOTHING cheaply. There are many a Miele's from the 90's and earlier that function just like they do when they were new...

[@jeromedavis8575]

I love these Speed Queen Classics. What oil do their transmissions use?

[@MegaZiggo]

You shouldn't equate the government's regulations with the actual ability of the washer. Yes, there is the "ECO" mode, but I replaced my Bosch 500 vision series (which in all fairness, was bought in 2010 and lasted 13 years) with this washer and dryer combo and it is just like being at many of the hotels I have to live in on the road - it does one thing and does it really well. Just touch the overfill button and it's like a washer out of the 70's/80's. I can easily see this washer and dryer lasting longer than I will at this point and I'm 52.

[@J.W.W.]

3.5 drum size is too small on the current models. I had to go with another brand at 5.3 and I’m loving the capacity. And yes, my king size comforter was no issue with the 5.3 (my previous washer was 4.0, also too small!)

[@paulc.8058]

There are no residential washers that will actually clean a king size comforter. If you fill the tub with all that fabric and have to push it in to get it to fit there's no room for water to actually clean also the comforter won't move because it's crammed in there.

[@patrujo]

My TC5 died in 10 months with only 1 -2 loads a week. Smelled and sounded like a belt and/or a bearing went already and leaking out bottom. Like everthing now, garbage products at premium prices. Seems like SQ is resting on their prior reputation. Hopefully my authorized dealer will make it right if they ever get here. Two weeks out just to look at it. I thought this would last years without any problems.

[@dj3114]

Your post is 2 months old. How did you come out on this?

[@michaelmans4603]

Got our SQ TC5 and matching SQ dryer recently after our "American" brand Maytag drove us crazy with the violent jumping around on spin cycle. Plus, it took almost an hour on the shortest cycle and never really cleaned the clothing that well. This time, we paid way up for the SQ. So far, it's been amazing. It's all done in 30 minutes, has a REAL agitator, we can open it at any point and after shutting the lid, doesn't need to start over or reprogram the computer, either. So SQ invites me to "review" the purchase. In their advertisements, they proclaim that they are made in America-Wisconsin. I know that many of the other, so called "American" washers and dryers are actually made in China. In my review, I point that out...that Speed Queen is made in America, by Americans, providing American jobs instead of China.......Speed Queen censored it. When I questioned them, they say that it's a "3rd party" that "moderates" the reviews. Cowards...and hypocrites. They seem ok to shout: Made in America! but if someone mentions the actual OTHER country that many of them are made, well that's just got to be censored. Love the machine, hate the politically correct bullshit

[@deannausernametaken]

Your points about resource stewardship are valid. I live in CA, and I’m unhappy my development relies on river water (which is already depleted). But with my current washer, I have to do extra rinses, which doesn’t save water in the long run. 😩

[@jennifertiffany363]

I have to wash on longer cycles with extra soak and extra rinse all the time. And use the extra water feature. Weird, almost seems like you need water to clean clothes. Imagine that. lol

[@terrybanks3877]

A little more water use versus buying 3 to five other machines ending up in land fills and recycling plants

[@Kindlyone777]

Do the SQ Front Loaders get mold and smell like most FL’s

[@johnalbanese30]

All washers made today have computers. One to control the motor, and another one that controls the cycles. Timers went out in 2018.

[@mycharmedunicorn8715]

I have this Speed Queen model. I absolutely love it

[@wolverinepyro2233]

I'll stick to my reliable old school whirlpool direct drive

[@handymoore-ik7oc]

That's a great washer too. I sold and repaired them for years. The coupler, though an easy repair, will often fall prey to the overloader, which many users are. I started selling Speed Queen 40 years ago. As good as the Whirlpool is it's not a Speed Queen.

[@joseymour2574]

@@handymoore-ik7oc Totally agree. It WAS an ok machine but I did have to replace that damn plastic coupler often and I am a careful washer. Are any direct drive machines even available anymore? Except for Speed queen?

[@rhyta5042]

One day it will break and you'll have to get a new one. I found out this last year. Bought new whirlpool and it's already malfunctioning. Think it is the circuit board, several cycles won't run a rinse. Definitely looking into a Speed Queen.

[@DarrenHoffman-w6j]

I just bought a tv2000 great machine. Actual commercial model.

[@ginnymiller2448]

I have a Kenmore that’s 5 years old, it has a similar set up and government “eco” crap throughout the programming. It does have one single setting called deep wash, which adds more than normal water to the wash basin. Supposed to be used if you have particularly dirty clothes, but I literally use it on everything, because if I don’t, the clothes don’t come out clean and I have to wash them twice 😡… This is literally the exact same problem they have done to toilets, making the tanks smaller and smaller, which forces the user to flush more than once after doing #2, hence actually using more water than if they’ve had an older toilet with a bigger tank. Government needs to leave our appliances alone and spend their time and energy trying to solve real problems!

[@lisasmith2016]

I found a used SQ commercial coin op front load washer that runs on 110v. It works well. Guy wants 900 plus 150 for the base. We have a dog rescue, so lots of really dirty loads with dog beds, blankets and towels. Need front loader and can do 110 or 220, but not 3 phase. Is this a good machine for us? Trying to find out model number, but there is a language barrier.

[@edkaempf906]

I really agree with your viewpoint on what the government has done to clothes washers. Great job! I'm not telling you anything new, but the TC5, with its more aggressive, independent-from-the-tub agitator, and its ability to, you know, fill the tub up entirely, is so much better at cleaning clothes and rinsing away the detergent than the weaker TR models with their moving-water-around-gently approach, using not enough water, to clean clothes. The government forced SQ into those TR models that theoretically use less water and energy . . . . . . until you have to run the load again to get them clean the detergent rinsed away. The TC5's only drawback is that it only uses cold water during the RINSE cycle. Of all SQ top loading washers, only the TR7 model can use warm water for the rinse cycle. But IMHO, that one advantage is not a good enough reason to purchase the TR7 rather than the TC5. The TC5 has: 1. No Lid Lock like the TRs, so you can open it after the wash starts 2. A 5-year parts and labor warranty 3. A 15-year warranty on the transmission 4. A lifetime warranty on both the inner and outer drums.

[@LiberatedMind1]

Why do you need warm rinse?

[@michaelremillard2215]

I don't know what the Big hype is about the king size Comforter. 🙄 It will easily fit a king size bedspread. Just put down a blanket or 2 under it.🤷‍♂️

[@FlufferNutterSandwich]

We use a light king size duvet insert. We just use smaller his and her blankets underneath.

[@olanlevan8470]

I want one but no computers just mechanical that way it can be repaired. They can put those computers in the trash pile or bury them like they buried those ET atari games back in the 80s.

[@poolahpot]

do you recommend a front load speed queen 2023?

[@joseymour2574]

As two repairmen I over heard said while chuckling: "the best front loader I can recommend is a top loader". Front loaders are just for show and suckers. Laundromats use them because of less wear that an agitator will create from people over loading and abusing the machines. Not because they clean better.

[@CaptGus]

I’ve talked to Speed queen there is no factory being built to make a bigger machine

[@Android_Warrior]

The only "dirty" water in laundromats are in the water pump and don't reach the clothing. as a matter of fact since they are constantly been used the when they fill is with clean water. don't be lazy and was your big items in the laundromat.

[@RickBerg-b9k]

Speed Queens are also at least twice as expensive minimum over other washers.

[@dlee3710]

I've had mine for 15 yrs.

[@markmcdonald6907]

As a former Menards appliance salesman, all that I will say is that you get what you pay for. My wife and I own a Speed Queen set.

[@kevinleblanc47]

When your the best they always take shots at you Speed Queen the only machine you need

[@johnharland2336]

Sorry, but you are mistaken in your assessment of the capacity of the SQ. Most all other brands don't fill the drum to capacity, in turn can't wash king sized comforters or use the space to its fullest. The SQ does fill completely which enables the unit to wash full loads including king comforters. You should know better and not make statements that are factually incorrect.

[@cassieoz1702]

What i didnt know, noone told me and the instruction book doesnt say - there is no lint filter. I cannot wash any dark coloured 'going out clothes' in it 🤬

[@seizethecarp_]

Little odd the unit/brand chosen to do a mini rant about government-control-eco-nonsense was the Speed Queen lineup. Did a lot of research before getting mine and they seem to be a big proponent of bringing back the days when a washer and dryer would literally last 20+ years. That doesn't merit a bash simply because they have an eco setting in my opinion.

[@bonniebon7335]

I just bought this one after making the mistake of throwing out my old roper and buying a whirlpool from Lowe’s. I hated the Whirlpool.

[@AxlAX]

Well we all know that the "state" needs to be defunded. And even after that, we still have a lot of work ahead to get things to work as it should.

[@guillaumepare9651]

What's the link with computers and governments? The only thing some govermenet (eg. Europe) are asking are low water and energy consumption. Manufacturers do whatever they want from that. Even then. Nothing force manufacturers to sell that kind of appliance everywhere. They do that because it's cheaper to have models as standard as possible with the minimum of difference from one market to another.

[@interestingtimes6242]

There are places that will repair the top computer board on that machine if it goes out for $50 to $75. This is probably less than the mechanical parts you will need to replace over time on a machine without the computer. The lower computer board is a motor controller, which reduces your electric bill. Without it you ARE paying more to run this machine. Some people just want to whine about things they don’t understand. That TC5 is an awesome machine and can last over 25 years.

[@bobdabldr323]

Who fixes those computer boards ?

[@dknowles60]

wrong

[@curt3990]

Really don't mind taking my comforter to the mat. I use lysol laundry disinfect

[@gitgeronimo9375]

No idea how the algorithm brought me here, but this guy stans Trump for sure😂

[@poppyneese1811]

What’s the best way to find a Speed Dealer? Their website is really bad, then again it could be my Location is in Southern West Virginia.

[@lynsly9785]

I was told SQ does not do biz with any chain / big box store, etc., only independent dealers.

[@confidentlocal8600]

Glad I got a 9-series just before they stopped making them.

[@abbywilly512]

Where can I get parts for my tr5. Had a year and status bar will not stop blinking

[@lynsly9785]

Does it blink 2x then a pause? Needs a quick reset -- re-read the manual, I keep finding new info each time I read it.

[@outerlimits7527]

Can you please provide me a link giving me more info regarding SpeedQueen in the process of making a larger capacity top loader?

[@appliance-insider]

No

[@outerlimits7527]

@appliance-insider ok thank you for replying. Could you tell me if the newer higher capacity top loader will come in the traditional agitator variant?

[@sdcardp212]

Why not? Stop making everything some top-level secret@@appliance-insider

[@Farquad76.547]

@@appliance-insiderrude

[@avagrego3195]

Thank you for this information

[@frmula1fan51]

Never understood what "save water" means. Do they think water used once and ruined forever? Don't think that's how it works. If so, there would be no usable water left.

[@Missmarymac012]

I bought a Speed Queen washer because I like the way these cleaned. It lasted two years, not 25. The transmission broke and it would cost almost as much as a new washer.

[@bdun1226]

Warranty is 5 years, make them fix it if it’s only 2 years old

[@Missmarymac012]

@@bdun1226 It was the transmission and it wasn’t covered.

[@bdun1226]

@@Missmarymac012the transmission on the TC5 is warranted for 15 years. If someone told you different they sold you a bridge

[@Missmarymac012]

@@bdun1226 I bought it at a Speed Queen “showroom.” The transmission wasn’t under warranty.

[@pearlwsz7]

I declare BS. Transmission is covered under warranty.

[@nmatthew7469]

Wish they'd take the computers out and just go with electronic boards.

[@Crokatec]

Say no to tariffs. Stop government intervention

[@mycharmedunicorn8715]

Tariffs are good. It will make production happen on our soil and bring jobs here

[@PhillipHammond]

Building a new Factory? Haven't heard that.

[@RobinHood_62]

It's a racket..all the manufacturers make disposable units...they all win. Over and over and over again. $$$$

[@robinpetrillo9282]

They want a washer that doesn't brake and there's only one SPEED QUEEN the rest stink