I went to the training yesterday. The washer has a 1 hp motor, neutral drain. No brakes. Lid lock, but can be relatively easily opened. I think this new washer is going to be pretty good.
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speedqueen
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Styling,
Personally I like the look, but these machines look older that the previous models and rather like an early '90s WP. They just look dated. I don't know how they will get some of today's image minded consumer to buy them.
Personally I like the look, but these machines look older that the previous models and rather like an early '90s WP. They just look dated. I don't know how they will get some of today's image minded consumer to buy them.
Maybe because Speed Queen is aiming at a particular buyer ? Those who like the traditional agitator style would be right at home with this i would think .
Other than club members i think most people would rather keep their machines out of sight out of mind until they have to do laundry.
. How many folks have you met that said "come look at my new washer isn't it stylish " ? Then again in this day and age I wouldn't be surprised .
Other than club members i think most people would rather keep their machines out of sight out of mind until they have to do laundry.
. How many folks have you met that said "come look at my new washer isn't it stylish " ? Then again in this day and age I wouldn't be surprised .
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lorainfurniture
Have you seen it operate? I am very curious as to how well it washes now.
Have you seen it operate? I am very curious as to how well it washes now.
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mark_wpduet
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80s flashback
Wow - that looks like something straight out of the 80s. I LOVE IT. I think I like this design much better than previous.
This has me thinking - Back in the 80s when we could buy quality TL washers that were made to last - but not necessarily the SQ brand, but maybe a Kenmore TLer or Maytag or something like that - would the price for the TL washers back then (adjusted for inflation) be comparable to the current price of these?
Wow - that looks like something straight out of the 80s. I LOVE IT. I think I like this design much better than previous.
This has me thinking - Back in the 80s when we could buy quality TL washers that were made to last - but not necessarily the SQ brand, but maybe a Kenmore TLer or Maytag or something like that - would the price for the TL washers back then (adjusted for inflation) be comparable to the current price of these?
Speciality cycles and speed wash
Apparently there are more cycles, and a quick wash option. Therefor they slashed the third rinse option (which makes sense with the TL).
Really intrigued about cycle design now...
Apparently there are more cycles, and a quick wash option. Therefor they slashed the third rinse option (which makes sense with the TL).
Really intrigued about cycle design now...
mrb627
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Control Panel
The dark control panel reminds me of the Magic Chef machines of the 80's.
Very retro styled.
Now, offer multiple cabinet colors....
Malcolm
The dark control panel reminds me of the Magic Chef machines of the 80's.
Very retro styled.
Now, offer multiple cabinet colors....
Malcolm
That's another thing. Will these be priced higher to offset the R&D cost to produce these ? I imagine they will be higher. These things are using a 1 H.P. motor ? Man that is strong.
I imagine this is going to be a pretty powerful washer, but then again,..the motor is doing all the work moving a whole tub back and forth full of clothes and water with some resistance from the agitator. I guess it would need to be at least at 1H.P. for all the work it bas to do.
I imagine this is going to be a pretty powerful washer, but then again,..the motor is doing all the work moving a whole tub back and forth full of clothes and water with some resistance from the agitator. I guess it would need to be at least at 1H.P. for all the work it bas to do.
Mark in Lexington:
Using an inflation calculator on the web, $100 in 1988 = $206.92 in 2017.
I have a February, 1988, issue of Consumer Reports. Of course, it lists full retail price, but it'll give you an idea for some of their washers tested in that issue. There's a range of models, of course, so I'm only including the ones they tested (I set these up in nice columns here but they deleted the spacing):
Admiral: $580 $1,201
Amana: 530 1,097
Frigidaire 499 1,032
GE 495 1,024
Gibson 429 888
Hotpoint 455 941
Kelvinator 419 867
Maytag 605 1,252
Norge 619 1,281
Sears 870 1,801 (electronic controls & dispenser)
Sears 520 1,035
Speed Queen 579 1,199
Ward's 439 909
Whirlpool 550 1,138
White-West. 499 1,032
Looking at the list, these were mostly the TOL models. There was a really nice feature sheet, full page, of all the models from the makers with feature comparisons.
So, definitely in today's Dollars, the prices were more in line than when I posted prices for the 1954 machines, which ran into the $2000+ range in today's Dollars. Of course, in 1988 I was only making around $30/hour as a health care manager, so those prices were definitely more dear to me! I had the next to TOL GE Filter-Flo, bought white in 1986. And loved it--Mini-Basket and Mini-Quick wash.
Using an inflation calculator on the web, $100 in 1988 = $206.92 in 2017.
I have a February, 1988, issue of Consumer Reports. Of course, it lists full retail price, but it'll give you an idea for some of their washers tested in that issue. There's a range of models, of course, so I'm only including the ones they tested (I set these up in nice columns here but they deleted the spacing):
Admiral: $580 $1,201
Amana: 530 1,097
Frigidaire 499 1,032
GE 495 1,024
Gibson 429 888
Hotpoint 455 941
Kelvinator 419 867
Maytag 605 1,252
Norge 619 1,281
Sears 870 1,801 (electronic controls & dispenser)
Sears 520 1,035
Speed Queen 579 1,199
Ward's 439 909
Whirlpool 550 1,138
White-West. 499 1,032
Looking at the list, these were mostly the TOL models. There was a really nice feature sheet, full page, of all the models from the makers with feature comparisons.
So, definitely in today's Dollars, the prices were more in line than when I posted prices for the 1954 machines, which ran into the $2000+ range in today's Dollars. Of course, in 1988 I was only making around $30/hour as a health care manager, so those prices were definitely more dear to me! I had the next to TOL GE Filter-Flo, bought white in 1986. And loved it--Mini-Basket and Mini-Quick wash.
norgeway
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Making 30.00 an hour....Good grief,you are RICH man, I don't make half that now!
Making 30.00 an hour....Good grief,you are RICH man, I don't make half that now!
norgeway
Rich? Definitely not...I was single as I am now. The IRS sucked up an amazing amount.
I was, and still am, one in favor of the Steve Forbes plan for the IRS: tax everyone 10%. Simple, one-page form. But tax EVERYONE ten percent, no exceptions.
Rich? Definitely not...I was single as I am now. The IRS sucked up an amazing amount.
I was, and still am, one in favor of the Steve Forbes plan for the IRS: tax everyone 10%. Simple, one-page form. But tax EVERYONE ten percent, no exceptions.
norgeway
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I agree!
That would benefit EVERYONE!
That would benefit EVERYONE!
Would love to know what the Specialty Cycles are. I see they moved Speed Wash from the main cycle area to the options. Suppose that means you can speed up almost any cycle, which would be cool. Guess mine is called Quick Cycle, not Speed Wash.
I like the new console, but agree it definitely gives the machine a 1980s look.
I like the new console, but agree it definitely gives the machine a 1980s look.
gusherb
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I'll be honest, I like the current control panel better. Not a fan of the black control panels, on these new SQ's or when they were en vogue in the 1980s. I don't care for those chunky knobs with what appears to be chrome accents either, too frilly for a SQ. Nonetheless those changes are purely cosmetic and mean nothing in the bottom line, what matters is under the front panel.
WOW! 
I feel nostalgic. Those control panels kind of remind me those late 90s Hotpoints. Never liked the Hotpoints, but its relief to see this styling on a real washers. Can you get a close up of the BOL? Also do you still have this in your store for testing?
I feel nostalgic. Those control panels kind of remind me those late 90s Hotpoints. Never liked the Hotpoints, but its relief to see this styling on a real washers. Can you get a close up of the BOL? Also do you still have this in your store for testing?
I didn’t see them run. The agitation is going to be a full 2.5 revolutions each way I’m trying to get my distributor to get me one so I can try it.
The general design is not much different than the old queen. I think it will perform better. I still think it’s weird that the agitator doesn’t move in relation to the tub but I’ll get over it.
The new minimum warranty is 3 years (nothing new), and the higher end versions will come with 5, and 7!!!!!! Year warranty.
Let me repeat, 7 years in home Service.
Needless to say they think this version is superior to the old one from a reliability standpoint. I would agree with them. There is a lot less going on under the hood.
The general design is not much different than the old queen. I think it will perform better. I still think it’s weird that the agitator doesn’t move in relation to the tub but I’ll get over it.
The new minimum warranty is 3 years (nothing new), and the higher end versions will come with 5, and 7!!!!!! Year warranty.
Let me repeat, 7 years in home Service.
Needless to say they think this version is superior to the old one from a reliability standpoint. I would agree with them. There is a lot less going on under the hood.
