Recent content by snowberry

Do you who have Speed Queen washers turn the water valves off after each wash day? Or is that just something all manufacturers put in their manuals as a precaution? I don't do that with my old current washer.

Someone mentioned insulation would that be more for soundproofing or does it help 'protect' against the cold. Mine would be in the garage. The price of the Speed Queen 432 (the only one the store had on display) I was quoted a price of ...I think it was $616. He said the reg...

Thank you for the chart. I really don't think I'm ready to switch to a HE TL but what are opinions on Maytag Bravos4.3 cu. ft. the 500x?

Thank you for your opinion/explanation. I do seem to fill my washer to the 'brim' so to speak so probably the commercial quality would be better for me. Also, any problems with the machine...if any arise...would have to be dealt with by a repair person, not me. Seems like I read that...

I seem to be leaning toward Speed Queen TL but for about 1/2 that price there's an Admiral at Home Depot that someone thought was a good basic machine. Are they pretty dependable? (the Admiral)

If I settle on the Speedqueen whatever type agitator comes with it etc. will have to stay cause I'm not a 'handyman.' I've also wondered about the water level being sufficent for large loads if you don't do the manual adjustments some mentioned. How important is the fabric selection?

Going to be buying a new washing machine and had a couple questions on Speedqueen. I saw DanManTN's video and wondered about the basket moving. Did that ever stop...and does that action cause anything to get caught under the agitator? Also on his video where the styrofoam piece was mounted...