My new Speed Queen washer AWN311

[gansky1]

Very nice looking SQ. There is only one dealer that carries them here now - a long-time TV/Appliance dealer closed a while back. I've been wanting to see the new line in person but haven't had a chance to get over there.

I'm surprised at the Miele washer and dryer. I often wondered about the honeycomb drum's ability to remove heavy soils and hair, etc. so that really isn't a shocking revelation but then my Duet isn't the best with pet hair either.

Do you know what the wattage is of the electric dryer? I can't find the info on the Miele website.

 

[nmassman44]

The wattage on the label of the Miele dryer is a whopping 4300 watts if I am reading that right.

 

[supremewhirlpol]

Well, I don't have any pictures, however it is simple to do. All you need to do is get the clothes basket out of a Busted Topload washer or take the cylinder out of a bust Frontloader(these are plentiful) since the cylinders in FL machines are SS and the clothes baskets in SQ/Amana machines are SS they won't rust when placed outside in the weather. I had a teacher that would come to my house to collect them when I would scrap machines. The baskets and cylinders have plenty of holes for water drainage, however the openings of the FL cylinders may be a little small. Another issue with the cylinders the shaft. You can either cut it off or stick it in the ground. If you have issues cutting the shaft off you can have metal shop do it for you. Getting the cylinder out of a busted machine is quite easy. You can take your frustrations out on it first(how much you paid for it and it only gave you 3-5 years). Since that tubs are plastic, you can tear off the plastic, remove the pulley, try to remove the cylinder from the bottom plastic piece. For clothes basket, remove top of machine, take off slashguard, remove agitator, remove agitator drive(if one), remove spanner nut(special tool required), remove basket. Some baskets are attached by a series of hex nut at the bottom of it.

 

[djmjlcst]

Welcome back to the SQ family!

Hi Mike, I know you're loving that washer. I too, enjoy the simplicity of the machine and it's very easy to operate. When you get the matching dryer you'll love it too. Fast drying times and a big drum with the big loading door too. It's nice to know there is a company that makes a superb machine built with quality! You'll get many years of service from this machine!

Enjoy! - Mike L.

 

[nmassman44]

The funny thing is about this washer is the breaking in period. When it arrived it was making this popping sound then it stopped making that sound. The transmission also had to break in and the washbasket indexes like a Frigidaire washer WCI made of course. I know that over time the indexing will stop since the brake pads need to get the film of grease off. The spin is interesting where its slow spin during drain then it will ramp up to 710. She sounds very Maytag-esque. I love the lint removal and it makes it easy to not use the dryer to hang out the laundry to dry.
Friends of ours have the SQ dryer and they love it. What amazes me on the dryer is how the auto cycle works and how well it works ...without an electronic sensor system. Very accurate drying. I will be getting one soon. And this model.

 

[pierreandreply4]

Congratulation on you new acquisition and great washer would be nice to see a video of your new washer going trough a full cycle as well if its possible

Pierre

 

[toploader1984]

yes that would be awesome! there is only 2 videos on youtube!

 

[nmassman44]

Well I plan on doing laundry on Sunday....I will see what i can do as far as a video goes. You want the whole wash cycle?

 

[toploader1984]

yes, that would be awesome!

 

[pierreandreply4]

yes please i would love that Thank you very much

Pierre

 

[nmassman44]

just changed the background logo....

 

[supremewhirlpol]

Does anyone know if this machine uses a VFD system or has a standard Split-Phase motor?

 

[jeffg]

Mike, it took about six months for the indexing to (mostly) stop on our AWS76NW washer. After a year it still hasn't stopped completely, but it's less than 1/8" now.

 

[nmassman44]

6 months huh...the indexing has no effect on cleaning and its not a big deal. I am hoping I can get more than a few years out of this washer.

 

[toploader1984]

a few?, this machine should last at least 20 years!!! i am getting the same machine as yours, the base model in a year or so, i have a filter flo rite now. when i get the speed queen i am going to rebuild the filter flo, put a new clutch and everything, use it for things like shop towels and dog beds.

 

[peterh770]

Who was it that had the instructions on cleaning the brake pads when he first got his machine so that it kept the tub from indexing? Was it Jason HQOTS?

 

[nmassman44]

Gawd I remember him. have not seen him on here in ages. Love the name too Jason High Queen Of The South hence the HQOTS

 

[foraloysius]

Jason recently posted in another Speed Queen thread.

QLOTOC

 

[mark_wpduet]

When I adjusted and increased water levels on my duet, I noticed my water bill did go up about 7 dollars per month. It was around 35 and went up to 42.

 

[mark_wpduet]

So what I'm saying, those who have had a front load washer for a while and go back to a TL will see a difference in your water bill (depending on where you live I suppose) I do like the looks of that machine though

 

[nmassman44]

well our water bill includes the sewer bill and it usually runs about $118 every 3 months. Not cheap. The water usage on this water is rated an "average" 31 gallons per load. One thing I will say that it fills up fast. On warm both valves are open fully and it takes about 3 mins to fill. One thing is that with the Max fill the water level is 2 rows below from the top. I stick around and use the handy dandy reset feature to add more water to the top row of holes. I might tinker with the water level switch and rest the screw to fill with more water.

 

[pierreandreply4]

do you know if speed queens washers and dryers are still avalable here in canada?

 

[nmassman44]

if you check the Speed Queen site and click on "worldwide" you will find that Speed Queen is not authorized to sell in Canada. But you can find the same model/machine at the Huebsch site. There are plenty of dealers in Canada. It goes by province.

 

[jetcone]

I used Jeff's new SQ

F/L on Chocolate on a white towel! Spotless results, a SQ is in my future! And I have had the Horizon F/L in my tenants for 10 years now with only a $5 switch going wrong in the coin box! Solid Machines!