So choose the KitchenAid over the Whirlpool.The Whirlpool and KitchenAid are the same mechanicals. The KA is more deluxe/featured.
Thanks for the info. The TC5 was recommended to me when my grandma's machine started having problems. These washers are the ones I was able to find on Marketplace. They're being sold by two different scratch and dent/refurbished stores, not individual sellers.That Speed Queen is a commercial model. 3 years warranty PARTS only, no labor.
Look at the TC5 or TR5 for a 5 year parts and labor warranty.
I'd go with the speed queen if you want modern, but the whirlpool if you want the best all around quality.Hello!
Right now, I'm looking at three washing machines to replace my grandma's old Maytag A606S.
Speed Queen AWN432SP113TW01
KitchenAid KAWS750JQ3
Whirlpool LSQ8543JQ0
Of the three, which would you all recommend?
Thanks!
Speed Queen:
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KitchenAid:
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Whirlpool:
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The machine will primarily be used by my mom and aunt (both a spry 75+) who love my grandma's Maytag A606S. Unfortunately, the A606S is depositing oily black spots on clean clothes that are impossible to remove.I'd go with the speed queen if you want modern, but the whirlpool if you want the best all around quality.
Sorry, thought they were new. SQ no longer makes a residential model with mechanical timer.The machine will primarily be used by my mom and aunt (both a spry 75+) who love my grandma's Maytag A606S. Unfortunately, the A606S is depositing oily black spots on clean clothes that are impossible to remove.
You now think that Whirlpool is the best quality? After years of preaching TC5 only?I'd go with the speed queen if you want modern, but the whirlpool if you want the best all around quality.
No suds-saver function on either of the three you're considering.
Thanks! That's very helpful.KAWS750JQ0 = 2000 model-year (J)
CL3705001 = 2001 manufacture year (L), 37th week
LSQ8543JQ0 = 2000 model-year (J)
CK2589160 = 2000 manufacture year (K), 25th week
AWN432SP113TW01
1508031743 = 2015 manufacture year (15), August (08)
SQ added the normal eco cycle back in 2015 to meet with government regulations, it was eventually discontinued in 2017. Personally, I really like this version the best because of how the water flows out at an angle and it uses a mechanical board. I will say though that because SQ is newer than the other two, it may have a longer life left on the machine but all three are durable and reliable. And also because the SQ is newer, you'd have a better chance of finding brand new parts. In case you're interested, here's a video of one in action. If I could have a second laundry set in my house that's a top loader, I think this would be it along with a matching gas dryer.
I wouldn't pay $275-$300 for any 24 year old machine. Too old.Several people have suggested the KitchenAid since it's listed for $300 and the Speed Queen is $500. However -- if the store's 25% off online coupon is valid -- the Speed Queen could be $375.
If I am able to bring our old Maytag to the store selling the KitchenAid, they would take $25 off the KitchenAid, making it $275.
Knowing the features of the KitchenAid (cycle vs. rinse temperatures, etc.) and the features of the Speed Queen, would you all still recommend the KitchenAid over the Speed Queen if the Speed Queen is $375 instead of $500?
As panasonicvac (and others) have told me, "Nowadays there's no new top loader I'd recommend anymore."I wouldn't pay $275-$300 for any 24 year old machine. Too old.
You can get new machines for just a little more., and it will be delivered.
Then that kinda means it isn't running perfectly.Keep in mind, the washing machine being replaced is a Maytag A606S that has lasted FOREVER. It still runs perfectly, it's just depositing oily spots that are impossible to remove on clean clothes. If it weren't doing that, we wouldn't consider replacing it.
Wait, do you like having a separate agitation switch and a separate spin speed switch, or do you like the way the KitchenAid is with the one combined switch separate of the cycle switch?The Kitchen Aid has a selector switch for agitation & spin speed. I personally like having a separate control.