panasonicvac
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We have an LG WM8100 similar to the WM3900. It's been nice so far, I quite like it actually. But if I were to buy a front load washer and dryer again today, I would get the Speed Queen this time.
Brand new SQ TC5 with noise issue
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emmach
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Grebus: Thank you so much for posting the results of using the spray. Whatever I choose to do, this information will come in handy.
Grebus: Thank you so much for posting the results of using the spray. Whatever I choose to do, this information will come in handy.
grebus
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Emmach, you are welcome and good luck with your machine.
John L. and panasonicvac, I think my reluctance with the Speed Queen front loader is mostly the significantly higher price and somewhat smaller capacity. The availability of these also seems to be an issue right now. I agree with buying American-made products when possible--my understanding is that the LG is at least assembled in Tennessee and is providing some decent local employment there.
John L. and panasonicvac, I think my reluctance with the Speed Queen front loader is mostly the significantly higher price and somewhat smaller capacity. The availability of these also seems to be an issue right now. I agree with buying American-made products when possible--my understanding is that the LG is at least assembled in Tennessee and is providing some decent local employment there.
panasonicvac
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Either way, both the LG and the Speed Queen front loader have bigger tub capacity rates than the TC5. You can still fit in a king size comforter with the SQ or even two queen size comforters. At least that's what this one person did with their SQ.
Yeah I do agree that the SQ is on the more expensive side but I think Lorain Furniture made a point here about the price when he did a review on the SQ front loader, you basically get what you pay for. It's a washer that could possibly be the last washer you would ever buy in your lifetime, that's one of the reasons why I would buy a SQ over an LG today. Another thing is I wasn't impressed with LG when we had them fix our stove that we have, that's another reason why I would be leaning towards on getting the SQ this time. And lastly here is I also agree with John, I prefer buying American. I think only the LG washers are assembled here but not the dryers, and I think both my washer and dryer was made overseas. Other than that, I still wouldn't hesitate anyone to look into LG. The only slight issue we have with our washer by far is sometimes water would leak out from the bottom of the door once in a while during the cycles but I think that's because we didn't had our door shut completely.
Yeah I do agree that the SQ is on the more expensive side but I think Lorain Furniture made a point here about the price when he did a review on the SQ front loader, you basically get what you pay for. It's a washer that could possibly be the last washer you would ever buy in your lifetime, that's one of the reasons why I would buy a SQ over an LG today. Another thing is I wasn't impressed with LG when we had them fix our stove that we have, that's another reason why I would be leaning towards on getting the SQ this time. And lastly here is I also agree with John, I prefer buying American. I think only the LG washers are assembled here but not the dryers, and I think both my washer and dryer was made overseas. Other than that, I still wouldn't hesitate anyone to look into LG. The only slight issue we have with our washer by far is sometimes water would leak out from the bottom of the door once in a while during the cycles but I think that's because we didn't had our door shut completely.
Speed Queen FL Washer Review
Good review But I Will add a few points as we have far more experience with these washers than Lorain Furniture.
Using this SQ SXS with the LG and other popular FL machines the SQ out cleans all others if you compare total cycle time, or in other words if you compare SQs one hour cycle to the one hour cycle on the LG etc the SQ will win in performance.
Yes on the LGs and other FL washers if you use the 2-3 hour cycles the results can be better [ of course clothing wear may be worse ] but if using the SQ with soak, pre-wash + up to five rinses is not enough I guess you could always run the machine twice if something is that dirty, LOL
Note : SQ did not stop building FL washers in 2018, they just stopped selling the residential model because of demand on the commercial side for about 9 months, durning this time they continued to sell the stack model and they still make the all SS pair [ we have sold several pairs in the last year ] and the price came down on the SS pair as well, Yay.
I guess the thing I like best about these washers is how easy they are to access and repair, you just take out two screws and have complete access to the drain pump, loosen two clamps and remove two more screws and the drain pump is in your hands [ a child can do it ] no other FL washer on the market comes close to the ease of service on these washers, You can change the door boot in about 10 minutes without struggling to get it installed to the outer tub, and you can remove the front tub cover in about 15 minutes and reinstall it without replacing any gaskets etc.
I just love it when I actually get to work on a SQ FL washer every month so.
John L.
Good review But I Will add a few points as we have far more experience with these washers than Lorain Furniture.
Using this SQ SXS with the LG and other popular FL machines the SQ out cleans all others if you compare total cycle time, or in other words if you compare SQs one hour cycle to the one hour cycle on the LG etc the SQ will win in performance.
Yes on the LGs and other FL washers if you use the 2-3 hour cycles the results can be better [ of course clothing wear may be worse ] but if using the SQ with soak, pre-wash + up to five rinses is not enough I guess you could always run the machine twice if something is that dirty, LOL
Note : SQ did not stop building FL washers in 2018, they just stopped selling the residential model because of demand on the commercial side for about 9 months, durning this time they continued to sell the stack model and they still make the all SS pair [ we have sold several pairs in the last year ] and the price came down on the SS pair as well, Yay.
I guess the thing I like best about these washers is how easy they are to access and repair, you just take out two screws and have complete access to the drain pump, loosen two clamps and remove two more screws and the drain pump is in your hands [ a child can do it ] no other FL washer on the market comes close to the ease of service on these washers, You can change the door boot in about 10 minutes without struggling to get it installed to the outer tub, and you can remove the front tub cover in about 15 minutes and reinstall it without replacing any gaskets etc.
I just love it when I actually get to work on a SQ FL washer every month so.
John L.
grebus
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Thought I would update that I did return my TC5--I had to pay a restocking fee as well as a charge to have them pick it up, but felt it was worth it to move on.
I bought the LG WM3900 from Costco for $1079 with 4 years of warranty by using the Costco Visa. There was no delivery/installation charge and I also qualify for a $50 rebate from my electric utility for buying a HE washer. The installation process wasn't great, but that's another story.
I've had it for just over a week and have done about 5 loads so far. It seems to be working well and I am happy with the performance--still experimenting with the various cycles to see which is best. Thanks to everyone for their input and advice, and I will probably go back to lurking now.
I bought the LG WM3900 from Costco for $1079 with 4 years of warranty by using the Costco Visa. There was no delivery/installation charge and I also qualify for a $50 rebate from my electric utility for buying a HE washer. The installation process wasn't great, but that's another story.
I've had it for just over a week and have done about 5 loads so far. It seems to be working well and I am happy with the performance--still experimenting with the various cycles to see which is best. Thanks to everyone for their input and advice, and I will probably go back to lurking now.
