Buy New Speed Queen or Keep old Amana?

[SawaSun]

I have a 19 year old Amana top load washing machine made by Raytheon that performs well, despite twice the time (40 minutes) to do a large load of laundry compared to a 1990's Maytag and slow water fill even with new washing machine hones and unclogged hose filters. I read somewhere that in 2015 new washing machine regulations will affect Speed Queen and that if you want to buy a new "old fashioned" good performing top loading washing machine like the Speed Queen, do it before Jan 1, 2015.

Mind you, my 19 year old Amana works well, so I don't need a new washing machine, but since I plan to be in the house I am in for another 10 years, I'm wondering if it's wise to spend $800 now on a Speed Queen for peace of mind or when/if my Amana fails, would I be able to repair it for a reasonable or find another used 1990s washing machine? Are the 2014 Speed Queens any better than 19 year old Raytheon Amanas?

 

[SawaSun]

Photo of Current Amana

Here is a link to a photo of my current Amana washing machine.

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2yk05ty&s=8#.VIAVLxxYDzM

 

[mrb627]

New Speed Queens

SQ reports that their new machines for 2015 will include a shower rinse OPTION but regular rinsing will still be available.

Malcolm

 

[mrb627]

Blurb from SQ FB Page

This is what was recently posted on the Speed Queen Facebook page.

Malcolm

 

[gusherb]

That's excellent news! Glad to see SQ is keeping the mechanical timer around after all

 

[rp2813]

If your Amana has lasted 19 years, you got a good one.  It looks like new in the picture.

 

I say keep using it since the sky is not yet falling re: the 2015 SQ machines.

 

[joeypete]

That Amana looks great! I'd say keep it. The Speed Queen's are an awesome new machine, but a bit pricey.