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Launderess- The post White-Westinghouse front-loaders I’ve had all more elaborate or perhaps just longer redistribution/pre-spin protocols than the SQ, which is probably why half-size loads generally didn’t bother them. I recall the 2015 Maytag—a machine I absolutely loved—would, on rare...

Just put the SQ front-loader through what has traditionally been a very difficult load to balance in the series of White-Westinghouse (Frigidaire & Gibson-branded), Electrolux (Frigidaire) and Whirlpool Corp (Maytag) front-loaders I’ve had since 1987. The load consists of a very heavy mattress...

UPDATE: Called the local SQ dealer this morning and told him about the paint transfer to clothing from the black air grille at the back of the dryer drum. He said "I'll order one of the unpainted galvanized grilles and install it as soon as it arrives." So, hopefully that takes care of the...

Mark- Searching around the internet, I found a number of people having the same issue with the new black exhaust screen on their new SQ dryers. I’ll ask my dealer if the unpainted—I mistakenly said the ones previously used were white—metal screens are still available and to switch it for the...

I am not a happy camper—-and of course, it’s a problem with the dryer. The metal screen at the back of the drum used to be white, which would eventually turn black because of heat, I’m assuming. SQ’s solution to that problem was to put a black screen in. Unfortunately, when the heat is on, black...

Jerome- I'll definitely try the Normal/Eco cycle. The user guide says it uses less water, That might work well for very small loads that don't like to tumble correctly when there's more water in the tub. I don't often wash in cold water, but it would be fine for a small, lightly soiled load...

Helicaldrive- Thanks for the tips! Those are exactly the sorts of things I need to know. Never thought of choosing a hot prewash to keep the temp high throughout the main wash. Also didn't realize it dispenses bleach during the wash, rather than the 1st rinse, which is what my Frigidaires and...

The 9-Series set was re-homed, which is what I usually do. I’d rather gift a set to someone who needs it rather than get a paltry amount in trade from the dealer. Forgot to mention that the suds removal protocol for this machine is excellent. I really overdosed the load of whites last night and...

Although satisfied with my 2017 SQ 9-Series top-loading pair, I’ve always preferred front-loaders. Took the plunge this week and purchased the SQ 7009 washer and a companion dryer. I opted for the pedestals, which add 8-inches to the height. Much easier loading and unloading. Unfortunately, I...

Henrik- It will be interesting to see if there's a good spin after the extended cold pre-wash of the Stain Boost option. Again, it won't be a problem for me, as my water heater is set to 140 degrees and it's only inches from the washer, but that could be a problem for people with a longer run...

Glenn- It most certainly is an expensive dryer. Have never understood the “same price” pairings, but it is what it is. At least this dryer has steam settings—my 9-Series dryer doesn’t—which I’ll use frequently. Bob- Just when I settled into the mindset of keeping the 9-Series top-loading pair...

John, you’ve been a great ambassador for Speed Queen front-loaders—so much so that I purchased a new set this week. The washer is the 7009, with the new pet/flea cycle. Washer and dryer were $2199 each at the locally owned SQ dealer. Got the risers/pedestals, as well. The machine sits only a few...

My sister and I have 2017 Series 9 electric Speed Queen dryers. Mine needed a new relay board—heat would not shut off at all during the cycle—but it was still under warranty, so no cost to me. Unfortunately, my sister is on her third heating element. She lives in a condo building with a fairly...

I’m very late to the party, but congratulations on this fantastic acquisition! Love that agitator. There was probably more skepticism than we thought back when automatic washers first came into homes long dominated by wringer machines. My mom didn’t think an automatic could clean as well as a...

There’s were two Westinghouse dry cleaning machines at the laundromat in the small town of 2,000 I grew up in. There was a local dry cleaning business in town—owned by a classmate’s parents, in fact—and I always knew the weeks when money was tight in our household because we’d take dry cleaning...

Put me firmly in the “loved Sears” column. My family (I was born in ‘59) bought nearly everything on offer at Sears, from appliances, TVs, and clothing to home furnishings, tools, and house paint, most likely due to the easy credit terms. I was pretty weary of all Sears mania by the time I was...

I’m interested to see if the new TC7 will be similar to my 2017 9-series, with selectable water levels and soil levels. By the way, my washer needed its first repair at 5.5 years of age: A new inlet valve. Mine had started to drip into the tub. I always shut off the water faucets after the...

A great mix of machines. Congratulations!

They look great, Eddie! I miss the smell of bread/rolls baking.

Mr. Rivas washed a similar load in a “classic wash” SQ with a 2nd rinse. Results weren’t pristine, but he washed in cold water. A wash plate top-loader would be my absolute last choice for a washer, but would take one over, say, having to go to the laundromat. I thought LGs had a long...