New speed queen front loads

[tomdawg]

Looks like they are in the process of updating their front load line up. Adding steam to the stacked unit and adding a cycle and few options-

Washer:
Pet plus flea cycle.
They require your water heater to be at least 120°F
Options
stain boost
It basically starts with cold water prewash, drains and adds whatever temp is selected.
Tub clean
Don’t remember seeing this on models before.

Dryer:
Pretty much like their top load models
Cycles
Pet hair removal
pet items dry
Steam sanitize.
Steam refresh.

Options
Static reduce
Steam boost.

I’m only in the know, because my LG died last night. (pump failure) I went through the process of considering a speed queen or Miele for something more durable, mainly because I use my washer and dryer for both business and personal use.. The $4500 price tag is a hard pill to swallow. So going to fix the LG for now. Its only 3 years old as of July 2020.

I like that speed queen is becoming more custom to the residental market, but the price increase sucks!

 

[launderess]

"It basically starts with cold water prewash, drains and adds whatever temp is selected."

For love of God just add heating capacity already and be done.

All commercial/laundromat SQ washers have a cold water pre-wash that ranges from about 2-5 minutes. Nothing new there..

However subsequent main wash temperatures will be influenced by this "cold" water pre-wash or flush.

Even if tap hot water is 140F wash cycle on "hot" will be far cooler because machine is cold and laundry is soaked with cold water. Washers with heaters (steam or electric for commercial purposes) can boost water temp to get it to "hot" range of 140F to 170F or higher.

"Pet plus flea cycle."

What's next? Bed bug cycle? Body or head lice cycle? Scabies cycle?

In any event what worked in great-grandmother's day for latter holds true today; laundering in plenty of hot soapy water will do. Addition of heat via ironing or tumble drying will largely deal with any survivors of laundering process.

 

[qsd-dan]

All commercial/laundromat SQ washers have a cold water pre-wash that ranges from about 2-5 minutes.

 

I used a new Speed Queen commercial washer and there's no pre wash cycle. It also tumble drains the wash water and has only one rinse, then (the only) spin. One can pay for each additional rinse (3 total) and more so far warm or hot water.

 

On top of that, the water levels are half of what the older machines used, which included a pre wash, 3 deep rinses with 3 full spins in between as a standard cycle. Also, no additional cost for warm or hot water. I quit going to the laundromat when these got replaced. When I moved, I found an older laundromat that still had a few of these washers and used them a couple of times but I no longer need to anymore. I think laundromats are going to continue to disappear as prices creep up to $10+ a load and cycles/water levels/rinses shrink down. I understand there's a lot of expense in running a business like this but prices are just getting too high.

 

[launderess]

"I used a new Speed Queen commercial washer and there's no pre wash cycle"

Maybe owners have programmed those washers not to pre-wash.

SQ washers at local laundromat do a three minute pre-wash (more like flush since its so short) before main wash. This goes for all cycles.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Speed Queen Commercial

My apartment complex has the Speed Queen Commercial front load washer. I use heavy soil on normal cycle and I've noticed what everybody has described.

 

[whitewhiskers]

I'm getting 404 errors at the Speed Queen website when I try to look at their current front load models. It appears they've discontinued the rear control front loaders, FR7. It's only available as a front control FF7. What comes after in the model number has to do with whether the door is right or left. There's also a $300 rebate thing going on via BrandSource until July 27. This makes me think SQ is going to discontinue these models soon and has something new in the works.

My interest in this is that I'm going to buy a SQ front loader soon, my current 33 year old machine is ready for retirement.

 

[DADoES]

 
SQ is having site/code issues, all the product links are throwing 404 errors.

 

[ryner1988]

The $4500 price tag is a hard pill to swallow.

Jesus, ya think?

Don't get me wrong, I think Speed Queen is great, but this is the reason why so many can't own one. That's highweigh robbery!

 

[DADoES]

 
That's apparently what happens when commercial-grade goods are marketed to the consumer public without modifying the materials and design standards accordingly downward, and possibly without subsidizing the consumer side via the commercial side.

 

[ryner1988]

Reply #8

Yeah that's just it, but how far downward must they be modified one wonders? Surely there's a middle-grade we can reach that consumers can still afford without modifying the good so far down that it becomes a garbage product. The VMW top load washer platform comes to mind.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

product code

So what is the new product code for this new lineup?

 

[appnut]

Still won't buy, no effing onboard heater. And trust me, I know how little wash temp increases after a cold prewash & begins filling with hot that's at best 120F.

 

[launderess]

SQ site works for me...

"DF7 dryer updated with Pet Plus™ cycles and steam features

Ripon, Wisconsin – [March 7, 2023] – Speed Queen, creator of the original cycles dedicated to pet items, is expanding on its pet commitment with the launch of its upgraded front load washer. The new model will feature a Flea Cycle.

“Since we introduced them in 2021, our Pet Plus™ cycles of the DR7 dryers have been wildly popular with pet owners,” said Cody Masluk, vice president of Speed Queen residential. “We are excited to add another helpful cycle.”

The Flea Cycle is proven to kill cat fleas (the most pervasive type) at every stage of the lifecycle, and is an additional tool for consumers, who have items that may have come in contact with the pests.

Speed Queen’s front load washer upgrade also includes a variety of features to make it a versatile investment for any laundry room. Among the upgrades are:

Stain Boost – For those especially tough stains – hot or cold type – this cycle add-on treats the load with a 20-minute cold water wash ahead of the main cycle.
Extra Rinses – Perfect for consumers with sensitive skin, enables users to add up to three additional cold rinses to ensure any residual chemistry is removed from items.

Tub Clean – A great option to keep the washer performing at its best.
Coupled with the upgrades to the front load washer, Speed Queen added the Pet Plus™ cycles to the matching DF7 dryer. In addition to the Pet Hair Removal and Pet Items cycles, the upgraded dryer now offers the convenience of steam options, including steam sanitize and steam refresh. A steam boost option will reduce wrinkles and pesky static for quality results. The DF7 also is ENERGY STAR® certified.

For more information about commercial quality Speed Queen products, visit https://speedqueen.com/products/all-products/#front-load-washers."

Speed Queen Upgrades Front Load Pair - Speed Queen

DF7 dryer updated with Pet Plus™ cycles and steam features Ripon, Wisconsin – [March 7, 2023] – Speed Queen, creator of the original cycles dedicated to pet items, is expanding on its pet commitment with the launch of its upgraded front load washer. The new model will feature a Flea Cycle...

speedqueen.com

 

[golittlesport]

oh for heaven's sake, speed queen, just put in a water heater!! Duh!!

 

[48bencix]

DF7

Don't understand why matching DF7 dryer is almost $1000 more than a matching dryer for top load SQ machines. All prices went up some and the price for the Front Load Washer is not that bad. Some other companies have prices that high for some of their products.

 

[DADoES]

 
All the product pages are working this morning.  They were not yesterday.

 

[Chetlaham]

Need Heater

Been saying it for years. Others are saying the same. Before re-inventing the wheel put a heater in these first!!!!!!!!! Please! This is why I refuse to use a front load washers. 

 

Also, is just me or did they change the door latch?

 

 

 

 

[gelaundry4ever]

heatter and water recirculation

How hard is it for them to add a heater? I can't stand it when the water doesn't either, A. maintain a hot temperature, or B. purge the hot water line. Come on Speed Queen, get with the program. You also need to add a water recirculation pump for faster soaking time, along with a freshwater rinse spout to compete with the likes of Samsung and LG.

 

[Chetlaham]

Jerome, you see the truth! I love you buddy!

 

 

Heaters are essential to front loaders as well as recirculating pumps. Detergent can migrate down into the sump, but a pump will pull it out and redistribute it.

 

 

Me I'd take a wash pump any day over a dispenser.

 

Personally I think a tide pod belongs in the wash basket, not a dispenser. We can agree to disagree on this one.