I've been dying for one of these for YEARS and I FINALLY got one!!! (For a very reasonable price too!)
FINALLY!!!
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Here it is!!!
A Speed Queen AFN50R!!!
I CAN'T WAIT TO USE IT!!!
A Speed Queen AFN50R!!!
I CAN'T WAIT TO USE IT!!!
Mandatory money shot
Look at that tub!!!
Look at that tub!!!
Of course, the knob inserts!!!
I got the Monarch Blue knob inserts and plan to get the matching blue pedestal for Christmas!
I got the Monarch Blue knob inserts and plan to get the matching blue pedestal for Christmas!
tecnopolis
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Sweeeeeet bro! Always loved rear control paneled front loaders...and it's a Speed Queen to boot!
mrb627
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Congrats
I wanted the rear control boosted hot model, but they were terribly backordered. I selected the Imperials instead.
Malcolm
I wanted the rear control boosted hot model, but they were terribly backordered. I selected the Imperials instead.
Malcolm
toploader55
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Good for you Jamie
I am so happy for you.
Enjoy that machine. I hope the Main Bearing does well, unlike my Miele which I hope was a freak of a accident.
I am so happy for you.
Enjoy that machine. I hope the Main Bearing does well, unlike my Miele which I hope was a freak of a accident.
Finally indeed! Congratulations!!
Welcome to the club!
Here's the Canadian version of the console for that machine.
I absolutely love the drum on these machines. The rear of it is so artistic... and you just can't beat those metal paddles.
Congratulations!
Here's the Canadian version of the console for that machine.
I absolutely love the drum on these machines. The rear of it is so artistic... and you just can't beat those metal paddles.
Congratulations!
miele4life
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Lovely Speed Queen there, looks very smart, I know it'll give you many years of service, not to mention loads of clean clothes lol, I look forward to hear how you get on with it 
Congratulations, Jamie! You're going to love this washer. Love the blue knobs!
So the boosted-hot model is still available? I wasn't too surprised to see Consumer Reports hadn't even rated (or tested?) the SQ front-loader in their ratings this month. Since they're not available at mass retail outlets so I suppose they're not interested. Too bad, I'd rather have one of these than most of the others they did rate.
So the boosted-hot model is still available? I wasn't too surprised to see Consumer Reports hadn't even rated (or tested?) the SQ front-loader in their ratings this month. Since they're not available at mass retail outlets so I suppose they're not interested. Too bad, I'd rather have one of these than most of the others they did rate.
New SQ FL Washer
Congratulations Jamie on joining the club of the best new washer owners. This is a machine that even a young man like yourself could keep going for your entire life.
One caution for those that are buying new SQs on line is that SQ has advised us that there is ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY on machines not purchased from a registered dealer. However I have seen new SQs go for as little as 1/2 price on line so buying it without a warranty may not be a bad deal at all.
Congratulations Jamie on joining the club of the best new washer owners. This is a machine that even a young man like yourself could keep going for your entire life.
One caution for those that are buying new SQs on line is that SQ has advised us that there is ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY on machines not purchased from a registered dealer. However I have seen new SQs go for as little as 1/2 price on line so buying it without a warranty may not be a bad deal at all.
rayjay
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CR Ratings - Speed Queen
I subscribe to CR on line.
The Speed Queens were rated as a good machine, only average for washing performance.
I subscribe to CR on line.
The Speed Queens were rated as a good machine, only average for washing performance.
Ah ha!
I've subscribed to CR on and off for years but have been thinking it may be wise to switch to the online version - seems it is!
I've subscribed to CR on and off for years but have been thinking it may be wise to switch to the online version - seems it is!
launderess
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Consumer Reports
Sadly has gone the route of many other publications and putting much content on their website. Not sure if subscribers must pay an additional fee but everyone else it seems does.
Sadly has gone the route of many other publications and putting much content on their website. Not sure if subscribers must pay an additional fee but everyone else it seems does.
Wayyyyyy back when I was gullible enough to subscribe, CR's web site was a separate subscription and cost from their print media. I dropped the magazine and had a site subscription for a couple months less than a year. I did not like that they required an active credit card be on the online account and the info could not be deleted after paying the subscription. I requested the subscription be canceled, and access was immediately revoked with two months paid time remaining and no refund. I noticed errors on the details of several reviewed appliances, brought it to their attention and corrections were not done.
Well, I did it...
After trying a few loads with the water level at factory settings, I decided it was pretty good, but it could be better...
After following Jon's detailed and then revised (
) instructions, I have the water level JUST above the rim of the inner tub! I ended up doing 2.75 turns on the 2 screws to achieve this, we'll see how it does! I've got a load of red and orange towels going in it right now!
The machine did struggle a tiny bit with a Bob-like load (I don't think it could be considered a true Bobload as there was a little room at the top of the drum still! It had trouble with the rinses, not enough water! (At least in my opinion!)
Anyway, here's a pic of the new level during the wash! I shoulda snapped other pics of the first few loads but, I was so very hypnotized that I forgot!
After trying a few loads with the water level at factory settings, I decided it was pretty good, but it could be better...
After following Jon's detailed and then revised (
The machine did struggle a tiny bit with a Bob-like load (I don't think it could be considered a true Bobload as there was a little room at the top of the drum still! It had trouble with the rinses, not enough water! (At least in my opinion!)
Anyway, here's a pic of the new level during the wash! I shoulda snapped other pics of the first few loads but, I was so very hypnotized that I forgot!
launderess
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Haven't Really Bothered With Subscribing/Buying CR In Ye
We obtain the magazine from a friend who passes the issues on instead of tossing them into the recycling.
Have a few vintage "Buying Guides" from the 1980's and when you compare what you get today versus then it's no contest.
We obtain the magazine from a friend who passes the issues on instead of tossing them into the recycling.
Have a few vintage "Buying Guides" from the 1980's and when you compare what you get today versus then it's no contest.
teknikleespekng
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Congratulations!
I am hoping to buy and get mine delivered next month.
I am hoping to buy and get mine delivered next month.
aldspinboy
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Very Nice Jamie !
That tub design has not changed since I saw them at work in 2001.
You got a great washer.
The water level looks good.
Sometimes for drop and left purposes I dont alwasy want a higher level in fronts.
And it is a dilema for me so if I did that to my front it would be
to much in some cases so I babyset it all the time and it sucks but ..
what is one to do...
Anyway when down in Peoria me and Mike went to and outlet.
They have many SQ's at 349.00 and with a warrenty !
I wished I could have gotten one at the price but shipping forget it.
So just was in Aww.
Wishing you the best on your machine.
Love the BLUE knobs to cool.
Here are the washers.
Darren k
That tub design has not changed since I saw them at work in 2001.
You got a great washer.
The water level looks good.
Sometimes for drop and left purposes I dont alwasy want a higher level in fronts.
And it is a dilema for me so if I did that to my front it would be
to much in some cases so I babyset it all the time and it sucks but ..
what is one to do...
Anyway when down in Peoria me and Mike went to and outlet.
They have many SQ's at 349.00 and with a warrenty !
I wished I could have gotten one at the price but shipping forget it.
So just was in Aww.
Wishing you the best on your machine.
Love the BLUE knobs to cool.
Here are the washers.
Darren k
Jamie - congrats on such an awesome machine! You're going to LOVE it.
DARREN ---- so.... where is this outlet store..... I must visit......
Ben
DARREN ---- so.... where is this outlet store..... I must visit......
Ben
rayjay
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HI Jamie
Best of luck to you. Keep us posted with some more loads.
I am thinking of this machine too.
Ray
Best of luck to you. Keep us posted with some more loads.
I am thinking of this machine too.
Ray
aldspinboy
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Hey Ben...
I talked to Mike he said it is in the mid central Peoria area...
He was riding in the car lol.
So for more information call or E-mail him for the exact location.
It is called ..
ARGO'S Appliances.
Hope your well.
Here are a couple of pics.
At 349.00 there are a steal, hopefully if you get there you can get one or two lol.
I talked to Mike he said it is in the mid central Peoria area...
He was riding in the car lol.
So for more information call or E-mail him for the exact location.
It is called ..
ARGO'S Appliances.
Hope your well.
Here are a couple of pics.
At 349.00 there are a steal, hopefully if you get there you can get one or two lol.
aldspinboy
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Pic 2.
Control Panel.
Right.
Control Panel.
Right.
aldspinboy
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Pic 3 Left. Good luck ! Best to you. Darren k
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strongenough78
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So how long are the cycles on these?
Cycle time...
44 minutes for a regular cycle, I believe the other two full cycles are the same, just altering the spin and tumble speeds, and I think the extra rinse adds 5 or 6 minutes overall so, no more than 50 minutes. It washes for 24 minutes!
44 minutes for a regular cycle, I believe the other two full cycles are the same, just altering the spin and tumble speeds, and I think the extra rinse adds 5 or 6 minutes overall so, no more than 50 minutes. It washes for 24 minutes!
SQ and Whirlpool Duet comparison
I guess that depends on which Duet! I can't say I've used a sport, my dad had the original Duet washer which was pretty nice, as long as you used the heavy cycle... It used a decent amount of water but had the short wash time, 10-12 minutes. The extra features it had were nice, the softener dispenser sucked cuz it always dumped during a spin. Washing performance wise though I liked it. It occasionally walked during the spin...
The Speed Queen is quite different. But a good different. Like any washer, there are things I would change. The Speed Queen seems able to handle a larger load better. The Duet could only be loaded 3/4 full before it didn't do so well. I love the longer wash time, but do kind of wish there was a way to change the soil level and shorten the wash time cuz not everything needs 24 minutes to wash. I haven't had a chance to actually hook it up to hot and cold water lines and I'm worried about the restricted hot fill... However, we do keep our hot water at 140F and I will have the cold water tempered up to 85F so hopefully it won't be too cool when set to warm! I also wish the drain hose had a check valve in it, it's a long hose with a large diameter and all that water backs up into the sump area the second the pump shuts off. I may end up putting one of those in myself where the drain hose connects to the pump (Is that a bad idea?). I also really wish that the machine a LIGHT in the tub! One that turned on when you opened the door (and stayed on for 5 minutes or so) and was on whenever the machine was running! I don't know how hard that would be but I'm considering it. I do REALLY love that I am able to change the water level too. I like a little splashing action and with how much I've raised it, the rinse time has lengthened from 2 minutes to 2.5 minutes. May not seem like much but when there are 3 rinses, it makes a difference!
One thing that really stands out to me for this Speed Queen, the amount of lint that the clothes washed in this washer produced is shockingly small! About 1/3 of what washing in my Maytag and TL Speed Queen produce and about 2/3 of what my bf's Electrolux Wave Touch washer produces. I dry everything on low heat using the same cycle (timed dry in the Elux Wave Touch dryer since the sensor sucks) and I still can't believe how little lint is produced! The washer must be VERY gentle!!! (And I first noticed this BEFORE I changed the water level! It's even better now!)
I guess that depends on which Duet! I can't say I've used a sport, my dad had the original Duet washer which was pretty nice, as long as you used the heavy cycle... It used a decent amount of water but had the short wash time, 10-12 minutes. The extra features it had were nice, the softener dispenser sucked cuz it always dumped during a spin. Washing performance wise though I liked it. It occasionally walked during the spin...
The Speed Queen is quite different. But a good different. Like any washer, there are things I would change. The Speed Queen seems able to handle a larger load better. The Duet could only be loaded 3/4 full before it didn't do so well. I love the longer wash time, but do kind of wish there was a way to change the soil level and shorten the wash time cuz not everything needs 24 minutes to wash. I haven't had a chance to actually hook it up to hot and cold water lines and I'm worried about the restricted hot fill... However, we do keep our hot water at 140F and I will have the cold water tempered up to 85F so hopefully it won't be too cool when set to warm! I also wish the drain hose had a check valve in it, it's a long hose with a large diameter and all that water backs up into the sump area the second the pump shuts off. I may end up putting one of those in myself where the drain hose connects to the pump (Is that a bad idea?). I also really wish that the machine a LIGHT in the tub! One that turned on when you opened the door (and stayed on for 5 minutes or so) and was on whenever the machine was running! I don't know how hard that would be but I'm considering it. I do REALLY love that I am able to change the water level too. I like a little splashing action and with how much I've raised it, the rinse time has lengthened from 2 minutes to 2.5 minutes. May not seem like much but when there are 3 rinses, it makes a difference!
One thing that really stands out to me for this Speed Queen, the amount of lint that the clothes washed in this washer produced is shockingly small! About 1/3 of what washing in my Maytag and TL Speed Queen produce and about 2/3 of what my bf's Electrolux Wave Touch washer produces. I dry everything on low heat using the same cycle (timed dry in the Elux Wave Touch dryer since the sensor sucks) and I still can't believe how little lint is produced! The washer must be VERY gentle!!! (And I first noticed this BEFORE I changed the water level! It's even better now!)
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