SQ vs WP
I've had my hands in quite a few DD washers and yes, they are very very easy to service. They're also quite reliable. Nevertheless, I'd vote for the Speed Queen.
The Speed Queen is an all around higher-quality product. Where I am now, there's a new Roper set (Whirlpool Direct Drive) and the cabinets are super thin and flimsy. The mechanism isn't too loud, but the cabinets rattle and vibrate loud enough to be heard throughout the building. I'd pay the extra money just for the piece and quiet.
Both are proven designs, but the SQ is the winner in my book.
Cost is what you pay, value is what you get,
Dave
I've had my hands in quite a few DD washers and yes, they are very very easy to service. They're also quite reliable. Nevertheless, I'd vote for the Speed Queen.
The Speed Queen is an all around higher-quality product. Where I am now, there's a new Roper set (Whirlpool Direct Drive) and the cabinets are super thin and flimsy. The mechanism isn't too loud, but the cabinets rattle and vibrate loud enough to be heard throughout the building. I'd pay the extra money just for the piece and quiet.
Both are proven designs, but the SQ is the winner in my book.
Cost is what you pay, value is what you get,
Dave
