New 2018 speed queen pictures

[yogitunes]

I got the TallTumbler aka 'Space Mates' for my partner, at the time he only had a GE filterflo in a bathroom closet....a full size all-in-one stack was too tall, but separate units were easier to install....they were floor model clearance from Sears, and still cheaper than a 24" stacked portable set....the flat back allowed for close to wall install as well....

they were white, which I think was the only color available from Sears....and maybe Almond...this was considered part of their Specialty line up....

with a well, septic, and an electric water heater, the best option you could choose at the time.....not to mention, full size capacity...this home machine was best for blankets and throw rugs...

I thought the Weigh-to-Save door was unique.....but in reality, you could leave it on low water level for every load, as it really was self adjusting to the amount of clothes.....no dispensers which was a bummer, but all you needed was a shot glass of Tide for every load....

the drop down door was better to load/unload versus these side swing doors....

the only issue was if it hit a major out of balance during spin, one rear corner snubber would jump out of place....I installed a piece of angle iron across the top, which didn't let the unit jump too high and out of place....other than that, it ran flawless for 10 years until he sold the house and left them behind.....

quiet during wash, but you knew when it went into drain or spin, at the SNAP of those solenoids...

the matching dryer had the 'Cross Vane' tumbling...probably one of the best at not rolling sheets and blankets into a ball....

for his next house I got him the Neptunes.....

 

[johnrk]

Thanks!

Great story--thanks so much-

 

[launderess]

Fraying is a sign of abrasion

While H-axis washers are in theory a more gentle method of washing than say washers with central beaters; things do happen.

Have towels that have begun to fray along edges that have been washed in nothing but front loaders (the Miele and lately Lavamat),but we're talking about bath linens that are nearly twenty years old and seen frequent long hot water washes.

Assuming there aren't any defects in tub or boot, usual culprit is laundry that is rubbing against glass porthole, and or along inside boot/door. This can be anything from over loading to poor design.

For certain fabrics/loads it may be wise to slightly under load washer to give things more room to move about. This should help reduce friction and wear.

Other issue is thanks to ever increasing energy standards there is less water even in h-axis washing machines to do the job. This has lead to reports in some sectors of increased wear on washing, but manufactures and or federal government seem to think otherwise.

 

[gyrafoam]

I got my SQ 432 about six years ago. Never had a problem of any kind with it other than annoyingly slow fill. Lint, water extraction, odors and capacity have never been an issue.

 

[askolover]

Same here Launderess.  I replaced many of my towels last year...it only took 15 years for them to get to that shape and always washed in a FL with hot water and clorox.

 

[agiflow2]

Any more news on the new queens?

 

[joem]

Agitator and tub

Does the agitator and tub move back and forth Together? I wish they made the lid out of glass so we can see it work

 

[agiflow2]

Another Jersey guy! What's up? To answer your question, yes the agitator is bolted to the tub and move as one unit. I guess we will we see in the new year or when and if Speed Queen does promo videos of this new machine. Between the new Maytag and Speed Queen it is going to be an interesting new year.

 

[infusor]

Our friend kirk just uploaded this

http://https//youtu.be/M_ooCrAyCw8

 

[Chetlaham]

This video, was recorded by a potato. (Kidding folks)

But from everything I can see here, thats how you build an HE topload washers! Glad to see quality radiating through out.

 

[johnrk]

Thanks, Kirk!

Fascinating little video. I'm glad I just bought my 432, though, as I don't like the control panel. I think the new Maytag black panel is more attractive. Certainly looks substantial in this video.

 

[combo52]

The New SQ TL Washers

I predict are going to be about the most reliable TL washers EVER built, cleaning performance and energy efficiency will be another matter.

 

I also predict that SQ will lose at least 1/4 of their TL washer sales in the next few years if not much more.

 

Until you see the new control panels in person you may not realize how much better they  look and they have more of a quality look and feel.

 

The current panel design has been in production more than 20 years, and they have had problems with the plastic end caps cracking for years and discoloration problems for years as well, the new look and better looking knobs will be a big hit with buyers if they see them both side by side.

 

John L.

 

[lorainfurniture]

I’m getting a set on Monday

I’ll make a proper video for you guys once I get them installed

 

[Chetlaham]

Loosing sales

I trust your wisdom.

We'll see however- it is very possible- but we don't know what trick Speed Queen may have up their sleeve for getting an agitub washer to clean well. For example, with rapid acceleration and deceleration they could use the inertia of the clothes to rotate themselves around the agitator. Physics it does not matter which body is stationary and which is moving, the final outcome is the same. At least thats what I am hoping.

But in all honesty Speed Queen may have done themselves in. Heres why: I was on a chatforum today and the topic of washers came up. I brought up Speed Queen which lead several others to do so as well. The lady looking for a washer brought up that Speed Queen was rated less than other washers in wash-ability according to consumer reports. IMO, and personally, thats BS. However with these new washers the prophecy may finally full-fill itself. SQ could (easily) become the long life poor cleaning washer in everyone's eyes 'yahh super long life, but they do that by removing the parts that clean' Not what was said in the chat, just what I think we might end up hearing in the general public opinion.

Personally Speed Queen could have used the opportunity to produce the best cleaning washer possible. With a mod shifter and even a tub break that variable Speed motor could have been put to good use.

At east we have a modern day Maytag...

 

[Chetlaham]

@Loaraine: I already have butterflys in my stomach. The moment when all is revealed.

 

[johnrk]

For John L-

I noticed with the two most recent FL sets that I owned, that the control panel part of these white machines definitely discolored over their life times. My utility room has a bank of 4 of those standard-length fluorescent lights and I seldom cut them off; they tend to stay on day and night. I have a Nesco dehydrator and I've noticed that it has yellowed over the past several years also.

Is it true that fluorescent lights will tend to cause this yellowing reaction more than incandescents? I used to have just a double-incandescent fixture in there and about a decade or so ago, had it replaced with fluorescent.

 

[Chetlaham]

Florescent lights do emit a small amount of UV FWIW, so I would imagine that might be the culprit. Curious what John says too, a decade ago had the same thing happen when the basement had shop lights all over the place.

 

[tolivac]

Flourescent lights emit UVA A radiation--"Black light" This is not harmful to you but can cause plastics to fade or discolor.These lights DO NOT emit UV-B(tanning radiation) or UV-C (Germicidal) radiation.These two are harmful to people.The phosphors and outer bulb envelope absorb the harmful rays.