Help Me Pick a Washer!

[crenchy]

Hello!
Right now, I'm looking at three washing machines to replace my grandma's old Maytag A606S.

Speed Queen AWN432SP113TW01

KitchenAid KAWS750JQ3

Whirlpool LSQ8543JQ0

Of the three, which would you all recommend?

Thanks!

Speed Queen:




KitchenAid:




Whirlpool:

 

[DADoES]

The Whirlpool and KitchenAid are the same mechanicals. The KA is more deluxe/featured.

 

[crenchy]

The Whirlpool and KitchenAid are the same mechanicals. The KA is more deluxe/featured.

So choose the KitchenAid over the Whirlpool.

How does the KitchenAid compare to the Speed Queen?

 

[william8]

That Speed Queen is a commercial model. 3 years warranty PARTS only, no labor.
Look at the TC5 or TR5 for a 5 year parts and labor warranty.

 

[crenchy]

That Speed Queen is a commercial model. 3 years warranty PARTS only, no labor.
Look at the TC5 or TR5 for a 5 year parts and labor warranty.

Thanks for the info. The TC5 was recommended to me when my grandma's machine started having problems. These washers are the ones I was able to find on Marketplace. They're being sold by two different scratch and dent/refurbished stores, not individual sellers.

Speed Queen $500
KitchenAid $300
Whirlpool $300

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Hello!
Right now, I'm looking at three washing machines to replace my grandma's old Maytag A606S.

Speed Queen AWN432SP113TW01

KitchenAid KAWS750JQ3

Whirlpool LSQ8543JQ0

Of the three, which would you all recommend?

Thanks!

Speed Queen:
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KitchenAid:
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Whirlpool:
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I'd go with the speed queen if you want modern, but the whirlpool if you want the best all around quality.

 

[crenchy]

I'd go with the speed queen if you want modern, but the whirlpool if you want the best all around quality.

The machine will primarily be used by my mom and aunt (both a spry 75+) who love my grandma's Maytag A606S. Unfortunately, the A606S is depositing oily black spots on clean clothes that are impossible to remove.

 

[panasonicvac]

That SQ was a residential model they don't make anymore. But, I wished they were still selling it today. Thankfully they can pop up from time to time on Marketplace which if I'm going to be honest, that's where I'd look for a top loader anyways. Nowadays there's no new top loader I'd recommend anymore. That being said, the SQ is as close to the Maytag as for example it has similar wash action and turnover. The other two are a different which I find cleans better than the SQ but are older. Overall, I don't think it's worth the extra on the SQ so I would go for one of the other two. If it were up to me, I'd get the KitchenAid. As what one user pointed out, it's a step up over the Whirlpool so for the same price why not go for the KitchenAid.

 

[crenchy]

Does anyone know if any of these machines have the suds saver feature? We have a laundry sink right next to the machine where we can attach a hose to the A606S, pump the water into the sink, then pump it back into the machine.

 

[DADoES]

No suds-saver function on either of the three you're considering.

 

[william8]

The machine will primarily be used by my mom and aunt (both a spry 75+) who love my grandma's Maytag A606S. Unfortunately, the A606S is depositing oily black spots on clean clothes that are impossible to remove.

Sorry, thought they were new. SQ no longer makes a residential model with mechanical timer.
If these are used, how old are they?

 

[william8]

I'd go with the speed queen if you want modern, but the whirlpool if you want the best all around quality.

You now think that Whirlpool is the best quality? After years of preaching TC5 only?

What happened to change your opinion?

 

[agiflow]

The KitchenAid will give you a gentler wash action than either of the whirlpool or the speed Queen.

 

[Chetlaham]

Go with the Kitchen-Aid, it has extra low and low/fast in addition to other combinations.

With Speed Queen you are essentially tied to fast/fast and intermittent slow / slow.

 

[crenchy]

No suds-saver function on either of the three you're considering.

Thanks for confirming! I had a feeling since none of the options on the panels implied that function.

 

[crenchy]

Sorry, thought they were new. SQ no longer makes a residential model with mechanical timer.
If these are used, how old are they?

I'm not sure how to determine their age from their tags, but here they are:

KitchenAid



Whirlpool



Speed Queen

 

[DADoES]

KAWS750JQ0 = 2000 model-year (J)
CL3705001 = 2001 manufacture year (L), 37th week

LSQ8543JQ0 = 2000 model-year (J)
CK2589160 = 2000 manufacture year (K), 25th week

AWN432SP113TW01
1508031743 = 2015 manufacture year (15), August (08)

 

[panasonicvac]

SQ added the normal eco cycle back in 2015 to meet with government regulations, it was eventually discontinued in 2017. Personally, I really like this version the best because of how the water flows out at an angle and it uses a mechanical board. I will say though that because SQ is newer than the other two, it may have a longer life left on the machine but all three are durable and reliable. And also because the SQ is newer, you'd have a better chance of finding brand new parts. In case you're interested, here's a video of one in action. If I could have a second laundry set in my house that's a top loader, I think this would be it along with a matching gas dryer.

 

[crenchy]

KAWS750JQ0 = 2000 model-year (J)
CL3705001 = 2001 manufacture year (L), 37th week

LSQ8543JQ0 = 2000 model-year (J)
CK2589160 = 2000 manufacture year (K), 25th week

AWN432SP113TW01
1508031743 = 2015 manufacture year (15), August (08)

Thanks! That's very helpful.

 

[crenchy]

SQ added the normal eco cycle back in 2015 to meet with government regulations, it was eventually discontinued in 2017. Personally, I really like this version the best because of how the water flows out at an angle and it uses a mechanical board. I will say though that because SQ is newer than the other two, it may have a longer life left on the machine but all three are durable and reliable. And also because the SQ is newer, you'd have a better chance of finding brand new parts. In case you're interested, here's a video of one in action. If I could have a second laundry set in my house that's a top loader, I think this would be it along with a matching gas dryer.

Thank you! Does the KitchenAid have any functions you like better than the Speed Queen, or is the Speed Queen just the superior machine in your opinion?