pinkpower4
Well-known member
Cycles and Electronics
I read the SQ suggested life cycle is 10,500. I have no doubt the older SQ will outlast the newer vmw, but the AWN432 and older mechanical models are NO longer available for sale. I believe that most older SQ properly used probably reach that number but not exceed it by the number of cycles claimed above, which seem unrealistic especially given the abuse they take. There just is no way the bearings and seals, transmission, etc. could last for five times the number of cycles even SQ says they’ll last. Maybe, I read that wrong. Perhaps, their true use is not that much. I can’t remember reading about one consumer model even much older that lasted that long with that much use. A typical consumer does not wash 24/7. So one would have to look at older models with same number of life cycles as being claimed above. They are far and free between and not without having had repairs done, the 70s and 80s models. Here you have EIGHT that have taken several SQ’s stated lifetimes of abuse in a few short years? They are the only eight I have read about. I had to have read that wrong. I apologize if I have.
The examples given above are also older models withOUT electronics. SQ has had issues with some of these, and that is only covered by three years except for the lucky folks who got in on the 10-Year deal.
There have been issues with the control board on some of the MT575 too.
I see no added value to the consumer for those who wanted the basic no frills all mechanical models. In fact, one has less options and control over cycles because of poorly researched government mandates.
I personally hope SQ figure out a way to at least keep the TC5 in their lineup, but I really wish they could bring the AWN .
Does the Cabrio mentioned above have the same upgraded parts? As far as I know it doesn’t come off the same line the MT575 does, but I could be wrong.
I do think the SQ transmission will outlast the one on Maytag but this washer is not the piece of junk you make it out to be. These two washers are no different than cars. Not everyone can afford a Toyota or may have that option where they live, but that doesn’t mean all Fords are junk either. The less expensive Fords just won’t last as long but they are still a good value for the dollar. This is worth repeating. Good value for the dollar today. There are NO washers made today like the ones I owned in the past. And I would choose a MT575 all day every day over the TR series, so I hope SQ has a plan B.
It is OK to give consumers information to make an informed choice, but this al or nothing approach doesn’t help the consumer make the choice right for them or their circumstances.
I read the SQ suggested life cycle is 10,500. I have no doubt the older SQ will outlast the newer vmw, but the AWN432 and older mechanical models are NO longer available for sale. I believe that most older SQ properly used probably reach that number but not exceed it by the number of cycles claimed above, which seem unrealistic especially given the abuse they take. There just is no way the bearings and seals, transmission, etc. could last for five times the number of cycles even SQ says they’ll last. Maybe, I read that wrong. Perhaps, their true use is not that much. I can’t remember reading about one consumer model even much older that lasted that long with that much use. A typical consumer does not wash 24/7. So one would have to look at older models with same number of life cycles as being claimed above. They are far and free between and not without having had repairs done, the 70s and 80s models. Here you have EIGHT that have taken several SQ’s stated lifetimes of abuse in a few short years? They are the only eight I have read about. I had to have read that wrong. I apologize if I have.
The examples given above are also older models withOUT electronics. SQ has had issues with some of these, and that is only covered by three years except for the lucky folks who got in on the 10-Year deal.
There have been issues with the control board on some of the MT575 too.
I see no added value to the consumer for those who wanted the basic no frills all mechanical models. In fact, one has less options and control over cycles because of poorly researched government mandates.
I personally hope SQ figure out a way to at least keep the TC5 in their lineup, but I really wish they could bring the AWN .
Does the Cabrio mentioned above have the same upgraded parts? As far as I know it doesn’t come off the same line the MT575 does, but I could be wrong.
I do think the SQ transmission will outlast the one on Maytag but this washer is not the piece of junk you make it out to be. These two washers are no different than cars. Not everyone can afford a Toyota or may have that option where they live, but that doesn’t mean all Fords are junk either. The less expensive Fords just won’t last as long but they are still a good value for the dollar. This is worth repeating. Good value for the dollar today. There are NO washers made today like the ones I owned in the past. And I would choose a MT575 all day every day over the TR series, so I hope SQ has a plan B.
It is OK to give consumers information to make an informed choice, but this al or nothing approach doesn’t help the consumer make the choice right for them or their circumstances.